Constellation Space

We are building the OS for Space. Backed by @ycombinator and @nvidia.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

🛰️ Excited to announce the close of our oversubscribed $6.5M seed round to build the OS for space networks.

Come join us!
https://t.co/ot9q0PW7KI

[Bloomberg @business]

“Space is back in a big way,” with investment momentum spanning everything from raw materials and mining to fuel and propulsion systems https://t.co/GjHAapK16N

[Constellation Space @constspace]

@thehypedotnews @ycombinator thank you for the shoutout!

[thehype. @thehypedotnews]

7 ycombinator startups from the winter 2026 batch that raised beyond the standard $500k check – all niche

@ycombinator sees it clearly: ai is maturing. building one-for-all ai tool does not work anymore. the next wave the next wave is industry-specific. here's where the money went:

1/ @gen_legal_inc
ai-native law firm for founders. contracts in hours, not days, flat fees, attorneys from casetext (acq. by thomson reuters)

2/ @constspace
ai os for satellite mega-constellations. team from spacex, blue origin & nasa

3/ @FenrockAI
ai agents for bank back-office compliance. the harvey for community banks

4/ caretta
real-time ai that joins your sales calls, handles objections live, gets smarter after every call

5/ @GrazeMateInc
autonomous drones that herd cattle across millions of acres. physical ai for ranching

6/ @PatientdeskAI
ai front + back office for dental practices. bookings, payments & insurance on autopilot

7/ remyai
turns existing warehouse cameras into a live intelligence layer. productivity, safety, zero new infra needed

the ai market is maturing.

follow @thehypedotnews for daily analysis and breakdowns in ai

[Atoms Not Bits @AtomsNotBits]

Daily Hard Tech Headlines:

- @constspace (YC W26) has raised a $6.5M seed round. The startup is building an operating system for space, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive management of satellite networks.

- Burke Hollow uranium mine has kicked off production in South Texas, strengthening domestic supply.

- Precinmac, the precision component manufacturer, has acquired Precision Aerospace Holdings, which produces precision-machined components for aerospace, defense, and space applications.

- The United States Air Force has chosen Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana and Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado for the potential placement of small modular reactors at their bases, driven by utility infrastructure, land availability, and mission-critical needs.

- UC Santa Barbara and Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have successfully developed a chip-scale laser system that enables operations for atomic clocks and quantum computing.

- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching a program to convert biomass waste into critical materials, reducing reliance on oil and foreign supply chains.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

@garrytan 🛰️🛰️🛰️

[Constellation Space @constspace]

🥰🫡🛰️

[Philip Johnston @PhilipJohnston]

@anu_bonth @ycombinator Don’t forget constellation!

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Announcing TERAFAB: the next step towards becoming a galactic civilization https://t.co/xTA70LOU0e

[Constellation Space @constspace]

Constellation Space is super honored to be mentioned in the @Forbes article. Thank you!

Read here: https://t.co/OP8Wn9TEHq

[Danny Chepenko @kidrulit]

non-consumer hardware represents ~15% of @ycombinator W26
hard-tech is back.

spacetech:
@axionorbital - Foundation models for 24/7 Earth Observation
@constspace - AI for space mission assurance
@gru_space - Building the first hotel on the Moon
@KytenTech - Custom battery packs for aerospace vehicles

defense:
@DroneTector Detect and track hostile drones
@S2_INC AI Drone Systems for Defence

robotics:
@GrazeMateInc Robot cowboys mustering cattle with AI drones
@Servo7Robotics Autonomous Warehouse Robots

manufacturing:
@DAIVIN_TECH Tankless dive gear for breath autonomy
@AurorinCAD Modern CAD for mechanical engineers
@SquidEnergy AI-powered grid planning

imo the most significant impact of YC's industrial push is drawing elite talent away from building another outbound tool or trading corn derivatives at a hedge fund and getting them excited about automating manufacturing again.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

We're hiring! Constellation Space is building the operating system for space - a unified platform that powers next-generation satellite networks, ground infrastructure, and autonomous space operations.

Apply here: https://t.co/iCTg9kMnbr

[Constellation Space @constspace]

@PhilipJohnston Very true.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

Space is the future.

[Starcloud @Starcloud_]

😲

[Constellation Space @constspace]

The satellite boom.

[Amazon Leo @Amazonleo]

LE‑01 update: @Arianespace is targeting Feb. 12 to send 32 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit. LE-01 (Leo Europe 1) is the first of 18 Leo missions on the more powerful, four-booster variant of Ariane 6, and the first heavy‑lift launch on our 2026 manifest. Follow along for more: https://t.co/VeSVUPDvhS

[Constellation Space @constspace]

@ycombinator @KamranMajid11 @raaidkabir @laithaustin @omeedtehrani 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[Constellation Space @constspace]

@SaintLee04 @ycombinator @KamranMajid11 @raaidkabir @laithaustin @omeedtehrani thanks!

[Y Combinator @ycombinator]

Constellation (@constspace) predicts satellite network failures before they happen and automatically reroutes traffic in seconds—no human intervention, no data loss.

Congrats on the launch @kamranmajid11, @raaidkabir, @laithaustin, @omeedtehrani!

https://t.co/HKs6ixtuk3

[Constellation Space @constspace]

Amazing!

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

NEWS: The FCC has just authorized @SpaceX to deploy and operate up to 15,000 next-gen satellites (up from 7,500).

"This expansion will enable SpaceX to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet service globally, including enhanced mobile and supplemental coverage from space."

The FCC’s decision allows SpaceX to:
• Upgrade the Gen2 Starlink satellites with advanced form factors and cutting-edge
technology.
• Operate across Ku-, Ka-, V-, E-, and W-band frequencies, supporting both Fixed Satellite
Service (FSS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS).
• Waive obsolete requirements that prevented overlapping beam coverage and enhanced
capacity.
• Add new orbital shells at altitudes ranging from 340 km to 485 km, optimizing coverage and
performance.
• Provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States and supplemental coverage
within the U.S., paving the way for next-generation mobile services.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

We talk about technical debt in software. We don’t talk about operational debt in orbit - and it compounds faster.

[Constellation Space @constspace]

Networks need autonomy and resilience. It is the backbone of our society.