Muon Space, founded in 2021, is an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations to deliver mission-critical Earth observation data. They offer a "Constellation-as-a-Service" (CaaS) model, providing customers with tailored remote sensing solutions. Muon Space's integrated technology stack and Silicon Valley facility enable rapid payload integration and satellite manufacturing, with key applications including climate monitoring, weather forecasting, and national security. They partner with organizations like Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), Tomorrow.io, and Google. Associated keywords: Earth Intelligence, LEO Satellites, Remote Sensing, Climate Monitoring.
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Muon Space offers end-to-end solutions that include the spacecraft, integration, operations, data pipelines, and network.
Jonny Dyer is the CEO of Muon Space.
Muon Space has 20 satellites manifested for launch over the next 20 months.
Muon Space plans to pursue mergers and acquisitions to bring more of its supply chain in-house and increase the pool of missions it can support.
In 2025 Muon Space secured major government contracts supporting missile warning and tracking and dual-use environmental monitoring.
Muon Space was selected for the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program.
Many of Muon Space's government and commercial contracts were awarded in the second half of 2025.
Muon Space signed an agreement with SpaceX to integrate Starlink mini laser terminals onto its satellites, with integration scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Muon Space secured Stage II on a National Reconnaissance Office contract supporting the advancement of commercial electro-optical capabilities.
Muon Space has 20 satellites manifested for launch over the next 20 months.
Muon Space's upcoming programs span hyperspectral mapping, radio frequency sensing, thermal infrared sensing, weather and atmospheric intelligence.
Muon Space's FireSat program for Earth Fire Alliance has three additional FireSats scheduled to launch in mid-2026.
Muon Space’s in-house zinc-based thruster technology is designed for improved stability and lower costs compared to traditional xenon systems.
Muon Space acquired propulsion startup Starlight Engines, bringing an in-house zinc-based propulsion system.
Muon Space has near-term missions supporting Sierra Nevada Corporation's Vindler 2.0 constellation for RF collection and analytics with the first three satellites scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026.
Muon Space was awarded Stage II of a National Reconnaissance Office contract in 2025 to advance commercial electro-optical capabilities and provide multispectral data for national security assessment.
Muon Space expanded its production facilities by a factor of ten, increasing capacity to support up to 500 satellites per year.
Integration of Starlink mini laser terminals on Muon Space satellites is intended to enable persistent optical connectivity in orbit and enhance real-time data delivery across Muon Space global constellations.
Muon Space completed a 146 million dollar Series B financing round in 2025.
Muon Space expanded production capacity by ten times to a capability of manufacturing up to 500 satellites per year.