The New Standard
for Space Observation
From telescopes to software architecture, Observable Space provides the foundational elements every organization needs to operate in space.
About
Observable Space is unlocking continuous, real-time observations of space with the industry’s first line of vertically integrated hardware and software products. The company is the result of a merger between PlaneWave Instruments, the leader in advanced telescope design and manufacturing in the US, and OurSky, a company founded by SpaceX’s former VP of software engineering to create a developer platform for space data applications.
Observable Space’s full line of products serves all sectors of the space industry including commercial, science, education, and government customers, as well as astronomy enthusiasts discovering the cosmos.
Products
OurSky Software
A modern developer platform designed to simplify the creation of advanced space applications for real-time data and analysis of space objects.
PlaneWave Instruments
Industry-leading telescopes, mounts, and enclosures designed to meet diverse levels of expertise and support a wide range of missions, from spacecraft operations to scientific discoveries and beyond. The largest US telescope manufacturer, based in Adrian, MI, PlaneWave leverages the state’s deep manufacturing expertise to enhance its operations.
Observable Space is solving some of the toughest space observation challenges by creating:
The world’s first software-defined telescopes for advanced applications and users of any skill level.
A modern developer platform to easily create advanced space applications for real-time data and analysis of space objects.
Custom space observation solutions for the teams doing the most advanced work.
Customers
With over 1,000 customers across the world, Observable Space supports a wide-range of missions including spacecraft operations, laser communications, space domain awareness, satellite and rocket launches, lunar missions, scientific discoveries, and defense and intelligence.
News
Press Release
Introducing Observable Space
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Connected with over 2,000 telescopes worldwide
Team
Dan Roelker
Co-Founder and CEO
Richard Hedrick
Co-Founder and President
Connor Poole
VP of Software and Electrical Engineering
Kevin Iott
VP of Optics and Mechanical Engineering
Bret Waterstradt
VP of Manufacturing
Rob Bishop
VP of Operations and Finance
Audra LaRocca
VP of Human Resources
Eric Blackhurst
VP of Business Development
Careers at Observable Space
Calling all optical, electrical, mechanical, software, and sales engineers! Interested in our vision and pushing the bounds of space observation? Reach out to join our team.
Investors
