Defense tech companies and startups in Colorado

Builds Jackal autonomous orbital vehicles and Mosaic mission autonomy software for space domain awareness and space security operations.

Spun out of Sierra Nevada Corporation, builds the Dream Chaser spaceplane, satellite buses, habitats and rocket engines, including defense work.

Designs, 3D prints and tests in-space propulsion systems and chemical rocket engines for spacecraft and defense missions.

Develops in-space assembly, welding and X-ray inspection systems for building large orbital platforms and inspecting objects in orbit.

Designs and manufactures solid rocket motors, hypersonic engines and space propulsion using additive manufacturing for tactical missiles and launch.

Operates very low Earth orbit satellites delivering 10 cm visible and thermal infrared imagery, now focused on government and defense customers.

Develops in-space refueling infrastructure, including the RAFTI refueling port accepted by the Space Force for military satellites, plus fuel shuttles and depots.

Designs and 3D prints small expendable turbojet engines, the Frenzy family, for affordable cruise missiles, loitering munitions and drones.