Katalyst Space Technologies
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Flagstaff, AZ · Est. in 2020 by CEO Ghonhee Lee and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, the company's LINK spacecraft was the first commercial robotic servicing vehicle hired by NASA to boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The company also acquired Atomos Space in 2025 and is developing the Nexus spacecraft for GEO satellite servicing. · 2 models registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Katalyst Space Technologies: 2 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $12.0M raised, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$12M
Headquarters
Flagstaff, AZ
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
Katalyst space Technologies is a US space robotics company developing autonomous robotic spacecraft for satellite servicing in GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits. Founded in 2020 by CEO Ghonhee Lee and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, the company's LINK spacecraft was the first commercial robotic servicing vehicle hired by NASA to boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The company also acquired Atomos Space in 2025 and is developing the Nexus spacecraft for GEO satellite servicing.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Jul 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Katalyst Space x NASA (Swift Observatory Boost)Sep 1, 2025
MOST RECENT · Katalyst Space x NASA (Swift Observatory Boost) · 2025-09-01 · with NASA · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Katalyst Space Technologies
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Katalyst Space Technologies?
Katalyst space Technologies is a US space robotics company developing autonomous robotic spacecraft for satellite servicing in GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits. Founded in 2020 by CEO Ghonhee Lee and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, the company's LINK spacecraft was the first commercial robotic servicing vehicle hired by NASA to boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The company also acquired Atomos Space in 2025 and is developing the Nexus spacecraft for GEO satellite servicing.
What does Katalyst Space Technologies make?
Katalyst Space Technologies has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: LINK, Nexus (Katalyst Space Technologies builds physical robots).
Is Katalyst Space Technologies publicly traded?
No. Katalyst Space Technologies is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Katalyst Space Technologies?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Katalyst Space Technologies building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Katalyst Space Technologies?
Ghonhee Lee is the founder of Katalyst Space Technologies, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Katalyst Space Technologies?
Katalyst Space Technologies is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $12M in disclosed funding.
Where is Katalyst Space Technologies headquartered?
Katalyst Space Technologies is headquartered in Flagstaff, AZ, USA.
How much funding has Katalyst Space Technologies raised?
Katalyst Space Technologies has raised approximately $12M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Katalyst Space Technologies?
Katalyst Space Technologies is privately held and venture-backed ($12M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Katalyst Space Technologies operate robots?
Katalyst Space Technologies operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has Katalyst Space Technologies deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Katalyst Space Technologies deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Katalyst Space Technologies a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Katalyst Space Technologies ranks in roughly the top 33% of companies tracked by the registry.
Are there any incidents involving Katalyst Space Technologies?
1 active incident involving Katalyst Space Technologies is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Katalyst Space Technologies safe?
Katalyst Space Technologies has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Jul 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.