Sidus Space
Space-as-a-Service company providing satellite manufacturing, mission-critical hardware, and multi-material 3D printing services for space and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Carol Craig
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $100.0M
- Latest Round
- Post-IPO
- Key Investors
- SOSV; HAX
Technology & Products
Key Products
LizzieSat™ satellite platform; Multi-material 3D printing services; Satellite manufacturing and payload integration; AI/ML products and services; Space-based data solutions
Technological Advantage
Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida, supporting additive manufacturing for satellite production. The company leverages Markforged 3D printing technology to produce composite satellite components, as highlighted in Markforged's promotional video. The advantage lies in vertical integration of satellite manufacturing with in-house 3D printing, reducing supply chain dependencies and enabling rapid iteration. However, the core 3D printing technology is sourced from Markforged, making the advantage replicable by competitors who can also adopt similar equipment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Vertically integrated space infrastructure provider offering end-to-end satellite manufacturing and 3D printing services, reducing lead times and costs for space missions.
How They Differentiate
Sidus Space differentiates through its Space-as-a-Service model, offering vertically integrated satellite manufacturing with in-house multi-material 3D printing, AI-driven data solutions, and a focus on cost-effective, flexible solutions for commercial and government customers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Commercial and government space customers, satellite operators, defense agencies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Satellite manufacturing; Space data services
Competitors
Spire Global; BlackSky; York Space Systems; Apex Space; Loft Orbital
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Q1 2026 revenue improved year-over-year with gross margin improvement; company raised $100M in registered direct offering in 2026
Major Milestones
IPO on NASDAQ December 14, 2021; Launched LizzieSat™ satellite platform; Completed $100M registered direct offering (2026); Joint venture with NamaSys for Saudi Arabia 3D printing facility (2024); Featured in Markforged video for 3D-printed satellite
Notable Customers
NASA; Lonestar Data Holdings; Reflex Aerospace