Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot Aerospace has been awarded a $13.3M contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) to develop the Presentation Layer for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) – the future of space traffic coordination! Slingshot will develop the website and user interface for TraCSS, launching in 2025, which will serve as the central platform for satellite operators worldwide to safely navigate space. Slingshot will leverage existing software built for our own space traffic coordination software, Slingshot Beacon, to accelerate the development of an intuitive system that helps satellite operators around the globe coordinate maneuvers to avoid potential collisions. With 86 countries operating over 10,000 active satellites in orbit today and projections of 100,000 active satellites by 2030, space is getting crowded. Our data shows a 17% year-over-year increase in close approaches between satellites this year alone – further proving how crucial the TraCSS mission is. “Slingshot’s role in developing this groundbreaking space traffic coordination platform requires intentionality as well as close mission alignment with OSC. NOAA’s TraCSS initiative offers the opportunity for enhanced space safety and sustainability, fostering growth across the commercial, civil, and academic space sectors for the foreseeable future.” – Tim Solms, CEO, Slingshot Aerospace. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gX8CJqq3

We’re excited to share that Agatha is a finalist for this year’s DefenseScoop 50 Awards in the Innovation of the Year category! Developed in partnership with DARPA, Agatha enhances space domain awareness by detecting subtle spacecraft abnormalities across thousands of satellite constellations. This critical capability helps safeguard national security and identify potential threats in orbit. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team of Slingshooters, whose relentless innovation drives our mission in making space safe, sustainable, and secure. 🗳️ Voting is open until April 18! We’d love your support—cast your vote for Agatha here: https://lnkd.in/e_-hjz8H 

Meet us at Farnborough International Space Show!    Stop by stand 2631 to meet with our team and learn about our industry-leading solutions for:     🌎 Space Domain Awareness   🚦 Space Traffic Coordination   🛰️ Satellite Operations   🛡️ Space Security & Defense   🌐 Training & Education   📊 Space Market Analysis    Mark your calendar (Thursday, March 20 at 10:40 AM) to hear from Melissa Quinn on how space domain awareness is creating a safer ecosystem in our orbits.    Drop us a note at info@slingshot.space to schedule a meeting with our team in advance. 

We’re thrilled to share that Slingshot’s Agatha has been named Via Satellite’s Satellite Technology of the Year! Agatha is the first-of-its-kind AI application designed to analyze data from thousands of satellites in real time, detecting anomalies and identifying potential threats in space. Unlike traditional monitoring systems, Agatha not only flags outliers but also explains why a satellite’s behavior deviates—providing critical intelligence to predict intent and enhance decision-making for mission success. A huge thank you to Via Satellite for this honor and to our incredible team of Slingshooters for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!

📣 LAST CALL! Vote for Slingshot's Agatha for Via Satellite's 2024 Satellite Technology of the Year Award! Voting closes March 11 - details below 👇

Meet us at Space-Comm Expo!    Our team will be on-site in the exhibiting hall to discuss Slingshot’s leading AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation.     📍 Where to find us: Stand E33 (with the Cornwall Space Cluster)  📅 When: March 11-12, 2025  💬 Send us an email at info@slingshot.space to schedule a meeting with our team in advance.     See you in London! 🚀 

Slingshot Aerospace is excited to welcome four accomplished industry leaders to our growing team: Rob (X-Googler) Hathaway, Vice President of Sales Chris Kinman, Senior Director of Business Development John Young, Director of Sales, International Business Dana Brown, Senior Account Executive, Commercial & Channel (East) These strategic hires come at a pivotal time as Slingshot scales to meet the increasing demand for intelligent space operations that enhance national security and global resilience. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob, Chris, John, and Dana to the Slingshot Aerospace team. Their leadership, experience, and passion for innovation will be key to advancing our mission and accelerating our growth. Each of them brings a unique skill set that will strengthen our position in the industry, and I look forward to seeing the impact they will make.” - Kelli Furrer, Chief Revenue Officer, Slingshot Aerospace Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtBSZEsq

For over a decade, the European Space Agency - ESA’s Gaia mission has mapped the stars with unmatched precision, creating the most comprehensive star catalog ever assembled. This data has advanced humanity’s understanding of our galaxy and provided critical insights for astronomy, navigation, and space operations. This February, Gaia reached the end of its mission, with full passivation planned for late March. At Slingshot Aerospace, we recognize the significant impact of this mission—its star maps have been essential in measuring satellite locations within the imagery we produce from the Slingshot Global Sensor Network. Gaia operated at the L2 Sun-Earth Lagrange point—1.5 million km away from Earth—making it a unique observational challenge. We leveraged Gaia’s end-of-life technology tests (which brightened the object) to test and refine our cislunar imaging methodologies. The graphic below shows a stack of four separate collects spread over approximately three hours. The image is colorized to highlight Gaia’s motion against the star background from collect to collect. Even more exciting? These observations were made possible by the very star maps Gaia produced.    Gaia’s contributions will continue to support space situational awareness and scientific research for years to come. Congratulations to the entire team at ESA! Learn more about how the Slingshot Global Sensor Network can support your mission from LEO to GEO and beyond: https://lnkd.in/g4Gn-tFv

Meet us in Singapore! 🇸🇬   Melissa Quinn will be speaking at GSTCE 2025 next week to discuss how generative AI is revolutionizing the space industry.     Session: Transforming the Space Industry with Generative AI  Topics: Mission Planning, Autonomous Navigation, and Beyond  Date: Thursday, February 27  Time: 3:50–4:30 PM Interested in setting up a meeting with Melissa? Send us an email at info@slingshot.space

A huge congratulations to Dr. Belinda Marchand, Slingshot’s Chief Science Officer, for being recognized on Via Satellite’s Women in Satellite list!     Belinda is not only a brilliant scientist but also a true leader who blends technical excellence with humanity, resilience, and mentorship. Her work is shaping the future of space safety, sustainability, and security, and her dedication to mentoring the next generation is inspiring.     We're incredibly proud to have her on our team, making an impact in the space industry and beyond! Congratulations, Belinda!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eES-jeX9