Observable Space
Space-data software and telescope manufacturer formed from the OurSky/PlaneWave Instruments merger.
Observable Space was formed via the February 5, 2025 merger of OurSky (space-data software) and PlaneWave Instruments (telescopes). The company builds ground-based optical telescope networks and lasercom terminals for space domain awareness and communications, led by Dan Roelker (CEO, ex-OurSky founder, ex-SpaceX VP Software Engineering) and Rick Hedrick (President, ex-PlaneWave CEO).
Overview
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founded
- 2025
- Employees
- 175+
- Total funding
- ~$101M
- Stage
- Series A
- Status
- active
- Domains
- X / Twitter
- x.com/observablespace
- Website
- observable.space
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Frequently asked
- What does Observable Space do?
- Observable Space was formed via the February 5, 2025 merger of OurSky (space-data software) and PlaneWave Instruments (telescopes). The company builds ground-based optical telescope networks and lasercom terminals for space domain awareness and communications, led by Dan Roelker (CEO, ex-OurSky founder, ex-SpaceX VP Software Engineering) and Rick Hedrick (President, ex-PlaneWave CEO).
- Where is Observable Space headquartered?
- Observable Space is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and was founded in 2025.
- How much funding has Observable Space raised?
- Observable Space has raised ~$101M in disclosed funding.
- Does Observable Space hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Observable Space to 1 government contract.
Sources & citations5
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Observable Space formed via the February 5, 2025 merger of OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments
Observable Space: Introducing Observable SpaceVerified2025-02-05 - 2
OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments merge to create Observable Space
SpaceNews: OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments merge to create Observable SpaceVerified2025-02-04 - 3
Observable Space closes $90 million Series A to scale manufacturing and its turnkey lasercom platform, and announces a $94 million U.S. Space Force contract
Observable Space: Observable Space Closes $90 Million Series A to Scale Manufacturing and Turnkey Lasercom Platform, Announces $94 Million U.S. Space Force ContractVerified2026-05-28 - 4
Observable Space's RC700 telescope at Mount Stromlo tracked NASA Artemis II's Orion laser downlink at 260 Mbps
Observable Space: Achieving HD Video for Artemis II with Space-to-Ground LasersVerified2026-04-22 - 5
Observable Space employs more than 175 people as of June 2026
BlacKnight Space Labs: Observable Space June 2026: $90M Series A, $94M Space Force lasercom/optical/SDA contractReported2026-06-01