Observable Space
Builds ground-based optical telescopes, laser communications ground stations and in-space payloads for space domain awareness, with manufacturing in Detroit.
Falcon 9 launches the GPS III-SV09 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, January 2026. Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Series A | $90M |
Why it matters
Space Force IDIQ with a $94M ceiling for deployable, attritable optical systems, with $22M in initial task orders (May 2026).
Is Observable Space publicly traded?
Observable Space is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Observable Space: key questions
What does Observable Space do?
Builds ground-based optical telescopes, laser communications ground stations and in-space payloads for space domain awareness, with manufacturing in Detroit.
Where is Observable Space based?
Observable Space is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 2025.
How much funding has Observable Space raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series A, $90M, May 2026.
Who are Observable Space's investors?
Notable investors include Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Island Green Capital, RTX Ventures.
Is Observable Space publicly traded?
Observable Space is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Observable Space stock?
Not on a public exchange: Observable Space is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/05/observable-space-fetches-90m-series-capital/413
- spaceconnectonline.com.au/situational-awareness/7108-observable-space-lands-us-94m-us-spac
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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