CesiumAstro
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace engineering, Satellite communications |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Shey Sabripour |
| Headquarters | Austin , United States |
Area served | Global (satellite applications) |
Key people | Shey Sabripour (Founder) |
| Products | Phased array antennas, communication systems for satellites |
| Website | cesiumastro |
CesiumAstro is a startup headquartered in Austin, Texas, that specializes in phased array technology by designing antennas and communication systems tailored for satellite applications. Established in 2017 by Shey Sabripour, the company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge aerospace engineering innovations.
In March 2019, CesiumAstro completed a Series A financing round, securing $12.4 million with Airbus Ventures leading the investment. The firm broadened its technical expertise by opening a spacecraft design center in 2020 located in Broomfield, Colorado. In January 2023, CesiumAstro expanded its product range through the acquisition of TXMission, a UK-based company specializing in software-defined radios and modem development.
By June 2024, CesiumAstro raised $65 million during a Series B+ funding round aimed at accelerating advancements in space communication technologies. Subsequently, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center awarded the company a contract under the LunaNet Technology initiative to provide radio units for lunar navigation systems.
Further reading
- CesiumAstro Accelerates Active Phased Array Payload Development for Lunar Exploration, Connectivity, and Sensing
- CesiumAstro Selected to Provide 7 Multi-Beam, Active Phased Array Communications Payloads to Raytheon Technologies for SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
- CesiumAstro Wins NASA Award to Study Wideband Communications