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Seaflight Technologies is a logistics company based in Carson, California, founded in 2022. It specializes in creating a network for flown cargo along coastal routes using innovative, electric, remote-piloted aircraft that operate at ultra-low altitudes over water. This unique approach enhances efficiency and range, allowing supply chain logistics companies to provide cost-effective services. By leveraging autonomous winged ships, Seaflight Technologies aims to revolutionize the logistics industry, offering a sustainable alternative for transporting goods over maritime routes.

Beyond Aero is focused on developing the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, capable of transporting six passengers over distances of up to 800 nautical miles, significantly surpassing battery-powered alternatives. Established in December 2020, the company is innovating the design of a CS23 aircraft to integrate hydrogen-electric propulsion, emphasizing fuel cell technology, hydrogen tank systems, and advanced cooling mechanisms. With headquarters in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, Beyond Aero has assembled a team of over 50 skilled engineers from prominent aerospace firms and is actively seeking to expand its workforce. The company has successfully raised over $44 million from various investors and has received $914 million in Letters of Intent for the production of 108 aircraft. Beyond Aero recently achieved a milestone with France's first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight and is a participant in the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition, reflecting its dedication to advancing zero-emission aviation solutions.

Charter is building the OS to make launching spacecraft simple, to become the foundational layer on which the entire space industry runs, grows, and thrives. Charter is developing UBIK, a collaborative logistics and program management platform specifically designed to support satellite missions, and minimize engineering hours being wasted on manual admin. UBIK provides satellite companies with streamlined processes and workflows, automation of manual tasks, and information and communications infrastructure to enable teams to work more effectively with each other, and interface with other organizations seamlessly with minimal translation effort. UBIK allows engineering teams to get back to engineering, managers to coordinate information and organize artifacts, and executives to accurately track and report key metrics at a glance.

Lúnasa Space is a UK-based start-up focused on developing a reusable orbital transfer vehicle for the transportation of small satellites to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). The company aims to enhance space logistics by providing an innovative system that enables precise deployment of satellites into their designated orbits. In addition to its core vehicle, Lúnasa offers reusable and automated miniature space stations that facilitate in-space satellite relocation and maintenance services, thereby supporting sustainable operations in the growing in-space economy.

ThinkOrbital specializes in developing scalable and cost-efficient space infrastructure tailored for the emerging New Space economy. The company's innovative platform, known as ThinkPlatforms, utilizes mature technologies designed for single-launch, autonomous assembly in orbit. This approach creates new possibilities for various applications, including satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refueling, space tourism, and research. By focusing on versatile and commercially operated space stations, ThinkOrbital aims to enhance the operational efficiency and accessibility of space ventures.

Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.

Magdrive Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Didcot, United Kingdom, focuses on developing advanced spacecraft propulsion systems specifically for small satellites. The company has created a next-generation plasma thruster technology that merges the high thrust capabilities of chemical rockets with the efficiency of electric thrusters. This innovation allows spacecraft to achieve faster speeds and extend mission durations while minimizing the amount of propellant needed for various maneuvers. By improving fuel efficiency, Magdrive aims to provide satellite operators and manufacturers with a more cost-effective means of accessing space, particularly for missions in Low Earth Orbit.