Agile Space Industries
Develops additively manufactured in-space chemical propulsion systems (thrusters and rocket engines) for satellites and spacecraft, reducing lead times and enabling rapid iteration.
- CEO / Founder
- Chris Pearson
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $17M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Lockheed Martin Ventures; Veteran Ventures Capital; BOKA Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
A110 thruster; Hypergolic propulsion systems; Modular propulsion platforms
Technological Advantage
Proprietary AM process for refractory alloys and complex thruster geometries, validated through in-house testing and NASA partnerships. The advantage is protected by trade secrets and process know-how, though specific patents are not publicly listed.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces propulsion system lead times from months to weeks via in-house metal AM, enabling faster mission integration and lower cost per unit.
How They Differentiate
Unlike competitors that rely on traditional machining or external suppliers, Agile integrates AM design, printing, and testing in-house, enabling faster iteration and qualification.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Satellite manufacturers, space agencies, defense contractors, commercial space companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Benchmark Space Systems; Frontier Aerospace; Impulse Space
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $17M in Series A (2024); team of ~65 employees; over 8,000 hot-fire tests conducted.
Major Milestones
Acquired Tronix3D (2024); Commissioned Animas test facility; Selected for The Exploration Company's Nyx mission
Notable Customers
NASA; Astrobotic; ispace Technologies; Masten; The Exploration Company; Firefly Aerospace
Funding rounds
- Series A$17M2024Lead: Lockheed Martin Ventures · Source: Web