Vestigo Aerospace
Develops Spinnaker drag sails for reliable satellite deorbit, enabling FCC 5-year rule compliance for CubeSats and small satellites.
- CEO / Founder
- David Spencer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $375K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Manhattan West; NASA
Technology & Products
Key Products
Spinnaker drag sails for CubeSats, small satellites, and launch vehicle upper stages.
Technological Advantage
Radiation-tolerant electronics, atomic-oxygen-resistant sail material, and battery sizing for deployment after five years on-orbit, ensuring reliable deorbit.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables satellite operators to comply with FCC 5-year deorbit rule, saving up to $440K in licensing costs while ensuring reliable deorbit.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Satellite operators, smallsat manufacturers, and launch vehicle providers.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired in November 2025 by a larger aerospace company (per SEC filing); had a NASA contract (80NSSC21C0283) for spacecraft disposal; Crunchbase shows operating status as closed (post-acquisition). No specific revenue or deployment numbers disclosed.
Major Milestones
2022: Seed round of $375K; 2025: Acquired by AADX
Notable Customers
NASA (Small Spacecraft Technology program); The Planetary Society (LightSail 2)
Funding rounds
- Seed$375K2022-08Lead: Manhattan West · Source: Vestigo Aerospace website
- Grant$375KSource: Vestigo Aerospace website