ThinkOrbital
Develops in-space assembly, welding and X-ray inspection systems for building large orbital platforms and inspecting objects in orbit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Seed | n/d |
Why it matters
Named in the 2026 SpaceWERX STRATFI cohort (Aug 2026); X-ray inspection system on orbital demonstration missions in 2026.
Is ThinkOrbital publicly traded?
ThinkOrbital 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
ThinkOrbital: key questions
What does ThinkOrbital do?
Develops in-space assembly, welding and X-ray inspection systems for building large orbital platforms and inspecting objects in orbit.
Where is ThinkOrbital based?
ThinkOrbital is headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. It was founded in 2020.
How much funding has ThinkOrbital raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Seed, n/d, Jan 2026.
Who are ThinkOrbital's investors?
Notable investors include TFX Capital.
Is ThinkOrbital publicly traded?
ThinkOrbital 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 ThinkOrbital stock?
Not on a public exchange: ThinkOrbital 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
- spacewar.com/reports/ThinkOrbital_raises_seed_funding_to_advance_orbital_defense_and_const
- payloadspace.com/spacewerx-announces-2026-stratfi-awardees/
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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