Atomos Space
[PRIVATE]HQ: Broomfield, CO · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Atomos Space: 1 model, $21.2M raised, 1 active incident.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$21M
Headquarters
Broomfield, CO
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Atomos Space was a US space logistics company developing reusable, space-resident orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) — essentially space 'tugboats' — to reposition, refuel, and extend the life of satellites. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Broomfield, CO, Atomos designed the Quark OTV and demonstrated rendezvous, docking, and in-space refueling on its inaugural mission. The company was acquired by Katalyst space technologies in March 2025.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 45 months ago.
- DEFENSE
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Mar 2024.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Atomos Space x DCUBED (Deployable Solar Arrays)Jan 1, 2023
MOST RECENT · Atomos Space x DCUBED (Deployable Solar Arrays) · 2023-01-01 · with DCUBED · JUST ANNOUNCED · Atomos Space x CisLunar Industries (Power Processing Units) · 2023-01-01 · with CisLunar Industries · JUST ANNOUNCED · Atomos Space x Addvalue Innovation (IDRS) · 2022-07-01 · with Addvalue Innovation · JUST ANNOUNCED
FAQ
What is Atomos Space?
Atomos Space was a US space logistics company developing reusable, space-resident orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) — essentially space 'tugboats' — to reposition, refuel, and extend the life of satellites. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Broomfield, CO, Atomos designed the Quark OTV and demonstrated rendezvous, docking, and in-space refueling on its inaugural mission. The company was acquired by Katalyst space technologies in March 2025.
What does Atomos Space make?
Atomos Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Atomos OTV (Atomos Space builds physical robots).
Is Atomos Space publicly traded?
No. Atomos Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Atomos Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Atomos Space building in the same form factors include Blackswan Space, Lockheed Martin, Ceres Robotics, Hendrick Technical Solutions.
Who is the CEO of Atomos Space?
Vanessa Clark is the ceo of Atomos Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Atomos Space?
Atomos Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $21M in disclosed funding.
Where is Atomos Space headquartered?
Atomos Space is headquartered in Broomfield, CO, USA.
How much funding has Atomos Space raised?
Atomos Space has raised approximately $21M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Atomos Space?
Atomos Space is privately held and venture-backed ($21M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Atomos Space operate robots?
Atomos Space is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Atomos Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Atomos Space ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.
Are there any incidents involving Atomos Space?
1 active incident involving Atomos Space is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Atomos Space safe?
Atomos Space has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Mar 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.