200mm Space System
A three‑aperture visible and long‑wave infrared multispectral imaging payload package with sensors, optics, and processing all onboard.
Maturity not rated
Startup · United States
Observable Space
HQ Los Angeles, CAFounded 202451-200 employees
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.
Funding1 round · $90.0M
- Equity raised
- $90.0M
- Latest
- $90.0MSeries A · May 28, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Series A | $90.0M | — | — | — | Confirmed |
- Series AConfirmed$90.0MMay 28, 2026
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems5
CDK Series
Corrected Dall‑Kirkham telescopes that eliminate coma and field curvature for flat, sharp imaging across the field.
Maturity not rated
DR Series
DeltaRho astrograph telescopes designed for Space Domain Awareness, astronomical surveys and high‑demand imaging.
Maturity not rated
PF1000
A prime‑focus wide‑field telescope delivering fast‑cadence discovery for deep‑space and near‑Earth observations.
Maturity not rated
RC Series
Ritchey‑Chrétien telescopes built on the same optical architecture as flagship space observatories.
Maturity not rated
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISR and targeting | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Software-defined telescopes and real-time space observation platform, with the U.S. Space Force named among its clients. | Reported |
| Space, launch and counterspace | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Software-defined telescopes and real-time space observation platform, with the U.S. Space Force named among its clients. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Software-defined telescopes and real-time space observation platform, with the U.S. Space Force named among its clients.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Software-defined telescopes and real-time space observation platform, with the U.S. Space Force named among its clients.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
Supply Chain1 facility
Facilities1
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observable Space — Los Angeles public business location | Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Operating | Reported |
- Observable Space — Los Angeles public business locationHeadquarters · Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOperatingReported
People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan Roelker · LinkedIn ↗ | CEO |
| Richard Hedrick · LinkedIn ↗ | Co-founder |
Hiring Observations10 observed listings
A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.
Sources9
Profile2
- 1CompanyHomepage - Observable Space
Observable Space · Supports Organization · name
“Homepage - Observable Space”
- 2
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 51-200 (profile: 51-200 employees)”
Systems2
- 3
Observable Space · Supports System
“200mm Space System - A three-aperture visible (VIS) and long-wave infrared (LWIR) multispectral imaging payload package with sensors, optics, and processing all onboard”
- 4CompanySystems - Observable Space
Observable Space · Supports System
“## The DR Series DeltaRho telescopes from Observable Space are built to meet the rigorous demands of Space Domain Awareness, astronomical survey work, and advanced astrophotography.”
Funding1
- 5
May 28, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“Observable Space is also announcing the close of its $90 million Series A funding round”
Supply chain2
- 6Government recordLocation evidence: 2228 Cotner Ave
U.S. Census Bureau · Supports Facility · coordinates
“Census address-range match: 2228 COTNER AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90064; longitude -118.438956338058; latitude 34.038961192466.”
- 7
Public business location evidence · Supports Facility · street address
“2228 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064”
People1
- 8OtherBlack Flag 100
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“Observable Space is pioneering real-time space observation through the integration of advanced hardware and software solutions. Formed in February 2025 from”
Other1
- 9
Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst”
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