Startup · United States

Observable Space

HQ Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2024

Observable Space is pioneering real-time space observation through the integration of advanced hardware and software solutions. Formed in February 2025 from the merger of PlaneWave Instruments, a leader in telescope manufacturing, and OurSky, a developer platform for space data applications, the company offers software-defined telescopes and a modern developer platform. Serving over 1,000 clients—including NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and leading universities—Observable Space is committed to making space more accessible and navigable for all.

Series A · May 28, 2026

Funding1 round · $90.0M

Disclosed: $90.0M
Latest: $90.0MSeries A · May 28, 2026

Funding rounds
Announced	Stage	Amount	Valuation	Lead investors	Other investors	Confidence
May 28, 2026	Series A	$90.0M	—	—	—	Confirmed

Series A
Confirmed
$90.0M
May 28, 2026

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Government awards & programs1 award · up to $94.0M ceiling

Awards received1

Awards received
Announced	Award	Agency	Type	Program	Obligated	Ceiling	Confidence
May 28, 2026	Optical sensing infrastructure IDIQpress:observable-space:2026-05-28:optical-systems-idiq	U.S. Space Force	Contract	—	—	Up to $94.0M	Confirmed

Optical sensing infrastructure IDIQ
May 28, 2026 · Contract
From U.S. Space Force
Confirmed
Up to $94.0M
Ceiling

Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.

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May 28, 2026NewsSpace Startup Raises Funds for Laser Satellite Communications May 28, 2026NewsObservable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems

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CompanyObservable Space Closes $90 Million Series A to Scale Manufacturing and Turnkey Lasercom Platform, Announces $94 Million U.S. Space Force Contract - Observable Space
May 28, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Government award
“Observable Space is also announcing the close of its $90 million Series A funding round”

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