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Congrats to Xona Space Systems for teaming up with Trimble Inc. to integrate Trimble correction services with Xona’s PULSAR high-performance navigation service! "By integrating Trimble correction services with Xona PULSAR, customers can expect to have affordable access to the centimeter precision they need without constant cellular data streaming, worrying about cellular dead zones or the need for additional satcom hardware." - Brian Manning, co-founder and CEO of Xona Space Systems Initial satellite launches are expected in 2026 and service expected in 2027. This partnership will push the boundaries of global navigation and positioning, making high-accuracy solutions more accessible and resilient than ever before. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eweDSdFi The future of positioning is here, and Xona is leading the way. ??? Brian Manning, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #XonaSpace #PULSAR #PrecisionNavigation #LEOSatellites #Innovation

Congrats to Esper Satellite Imagery for securing $5 million in seed funding to expand its satellite constellation and improve its ability to identify critical minerals from space ??? With this investment, Esper plans to deploy five more satellites, boosting its real-time monitoring capabilities for sectors such as mining, energy, agriculture, and national security. Esper's fourth satellite is set to launch later this year, with four more scheduled for 2026. We're looking forward to the future! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gVdPx2rd Shoaib Iqbal ?? ??, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #CriticalMinerals #SpaceTech #SpaceFunding #PrivateEquity #SpaceExploration

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we are proud to highlight the leadership of Celeste Ford, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stellar Ventures, and the incredible women who help drive our success. As a woman-led venture capital firm, Stellar Ventures is committed to investing in early-stage, mission-driven technology companies and entrepreneurs. We recognize the vital role that gender diversity plays in shaping the future of both venture capital and the space industry. Celeste brings a wealth of expertise, strategic vision, and a results-driven approach to our fund. Her leadership continues to inspire innovation and pave the way for greater representation in deep tech and beyond. This month—and every month—we celebrate the women of Stellar Ventures and all those pushing boundaries in the investment and technology sectors. ?? Celeste Ford, Hillary Murphy, Pragna Gaddam, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInVC #WomenInTech #VC #SpaceTech #DeepTech

Catch David Anderman at the 2025 Arizona Space Summit! ?? David Anderman, Co-Founder & General Partner at Stellar Ventures, will be delivering a keynote on March 20 from 1:30–2:00 PM. Don't miss his insights on the future of space innovation and investment! If you're attending the summit, let’s connect—David would love to meet up and discuss all things space! https://lnkd.in/gnP6MCxe Celeste Ford, Matt Patterson #ArizonaSpaceSummit #SpaceInnovation #StellarVentures #SpaceInvestment #MeetUp

Xona Space Systems has secured a $4.6 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)! With this funding, Xona will showcase how its satellite-based positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) service can enhance military operations. "Through this contract, Xona will demonstrate key performance aspects of its Pulsar high-performance satellite navigation service on multiple commercial user devices and in a variety of scenarios, including where GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Signals (GNSS) may be challenged or denied." Congratulations to the Xona team! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUiJdwrP Brian Manning, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SatelliteNavigation #PNT #DefenseTech #GPSAlternative #SpaceInnovation #MilitaryTech #SatelliteTechnology

Congrats to portfolio company, Electra.aero, for partnering with Hunch Mobility to use Electra's EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft to expand on-demand regional air travel to communities across India. "This partnership combines Electra's innovative aircraft technology with Hunch Mobility's operational expertise and market presence to deliver cleaner, quieter, and faster transportation options that address India's pressing mobility challenges." - Marc Ausman, Vice President, Sales and Support at Electra Read more about this partnership at: https://lnkd.in/gXARTTVP Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #Aerospace #ElectricAviation #SustainableTravel #FutureOfFlight

Sedaro will be exhibiting at #SatShow2025 this year! Come visit us at booth 955 for a demonstration of our platform. We'll have a HIL/SIL demo where we integrate with OpenC3, Inc.'s COSMOS C2 software to control a virtual satellite in the Sedaro platform. We've recently tested edge-deployable simulators exported from the Sedaro platform to edge-compute devices with NOVI's highly-performant OBCs. We'll be featuring NOVI's SP120 unit at our booth -- stop by to learn how the Sedaro and NOVI team worked together to deploy Sedaro simulations at the edge! If you haven't gotten an exhibit hall pass yet use our code below to get yours today:

VC investment in the space economy is skyrocketing—nearly $9 billion was invested in space companies in 2024 alone. ?? Generalist VCs are finally recognizing what we at Stellar Ventures have known for years: space is not just the next frontier; it’s a massive and growing industry with untapped potential. One of the biggest drivers? Launch demand. Every space company faces the high cost of getting their payloads—like satellites—into orbit. And with satellite constellations like Starlink, Amazon Kuiper, and OneWeb scaling up, the number of satellites in orbit is projected to quadruple by 2030. That means the demand for launches will surge far beyond today’s capacity. Even with innovations like SpaceX’s Starship, the industry is bracing for a short-term undersupply in launch capabilities. Long-term, launch providers will become the ‘landlords’ of space, collecting rent in an industry that could rival semiconductors in value. This underscores the massive opportunity for VCs to invest in space infrastructure now, while the ecosystem is still forming. At Stellar Ventures, we’re proud to have been early believers in this transformative sector, supporting the startups building the future of space. The world is waking up to the importance of space—and we’ve been here from the start. https://lnkd.in/dVJXbMs5 Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SpaceEconomy #VentureCapital #NextFrontier #SpaceInnovation #LaunchDemand

?? Starship's eighth flight test is happening TOMORROW Thursday, March 6! The launch window will open at 5:30 p.m. CT. Tune in ?????? https://lnkd.in/eKPgjM5e Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #starship #spacex #rocketlaunch

Congrats to SpiderOak for winning an AFRL contract to help the U.S. Space Force take advantage of commercial satellite capabilities! ??? By securing a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI), SpiderOak seeks to advance the development of a secure, automated control plane for the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) program. According to SpiderOak, its technology will enable real-time automation and security for activating and coordinating commercial assets, enhancing collaboration between government and industry partners. Congrats to the SpiderOak team! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gHyrV3s8 DAVE PEARAH, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SpaceSecurity #SatelliteTech #Aerospace #DefenseInnovation #SpaceForce #AFRL #SpaceTech #NationalSecurity