AirPhoton, founded in 2012, is a space technology and instrument company that designs and manufactures instruments to measure airborne particulates and trace gases. In 2022, AirPhoton merged with GRASP-SAS to form GRASP Global, aiming to integrate space and ground observations for advanced atmospheric monitoring. They develop instruments for air quality, human health, and climate applications and have partnered with organizations like NASA and Spire Global. AirPhoton's products include nephelometers and filter stations and they are involved in projects related to Earth observation satellites and air pollution monitoring.
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Grasp SAS acquired Baltimore-based AirPhoton in 2022 to create a European and U.S. Earth-observation company.
Grasp used the 2,000,000 EUR funding to acquire AirPhoton in August and to begin offering Earth observation hardware and software.
Grasp SAS acquired Baltimore-based AirPhoton to create Grasp Global, a European and U.S. Earth-observation company with plans for a cubesat constellation.