What LEOcloud does

LEOcloud is a space technology company that provides cloud infrastructure with onboard edge computing capabilities designed specifically for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, the company deploys computing resources directly onto orbital platforms to enable real-time data processing, reduce communication latency, and decrease reliance on ground-based infrastructure. Its platform supports AI-enabled onboard analytics, autonomous satellite operations, in-orbit data processing, and AI navigation for orbital assets.

LEOcloud serves two primary vertical segments: U.S. defense and national security customers — including applications tied to missile defense and hypersonic threat detection — and commercial satellite operators and space service providers that require low-latency processing for LEO constellation operations. The company's value proposition centers on reducing latency and ground-segment dependency for space-based data workflows.

In April 2025, LEOcloud was acquired by Voyager Technologies Inc. and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Voyager's space and defense technology portfolio. Voyager made six acquisitions in 230 days (including EMSI, ExoTerra, and Estes Energetics) explicitly to close technology gaps in propulsion, electronics, and AI/ML, positioning LEOcloud as a core element of an end-to-end space-defense stack aligned with the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense initiative. Revenue model, pricing structure, and specific customer contracts are not publicly disclosed.

Name

LEOcloud

Legal name

LEOcloud, Inc.

Website

https://leocloud.space

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LEOcloud provides space-based cloud infrastructure with onboard edge computing for low-Earth orbit satellite applications, serving U.S. defense and commercial space customers. Acquired by Voyager Technologies in April 2025, it supports the Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space-Based Cloud Infrastructure / Edge Computing

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Space-based cloud infrastructure
• Edge computing platforms
• Satellite onboard computing
• Low-earth orbit services
• Space data analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

LEOcloud provides space-based cloud infrastructure with edge computing capabilities designed for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications. The platform deploys computing resources directly on orbital platforms to enable real-time data processing, AI-enabled onboard analytics, and autonomous satellite operations, reducing latency and dependency on ground-based infrastructure.

Product overview

LEOcloud offers a space-based cloud infrastructure platform with edge computing capabilities designed for low-Earth orbit applications. The company focuses on deploying computing capabilities directly on satellites and orbital platforms to enable real-time data processing, reduce latency, and decrease reliance on ground-based infrastructure. Following its acquisition by Voyager Technologies Inc. in April 2025, LEOcloud's edge computing technology is integrated into Voyager's space-based cloud infrastructure portfolio to support LEO satellite constellation deployment, autonomous operations, and real-time space data analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Space-Based Cloud Infrastructure with Edge Computing A cloud infrastructure platform with edge computing capabilities specifically designed for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications. It enables real-time data processing and analytics directly on orbital platforms, reducing latency and decreasing reliance on ground-based infrastructure. It is targeted at defense, national security, and commercial space operators running satellite constellations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Voyager Technologies Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025LEOcloud was acquired by Voyager Technologies Inc. in April 2025 to enhance Voyager's space-based cloud infrastructure with edge computing capabilities for low-Earth orbit applications. The acquisition positions LEOcloud as part of Voyager's strategy to support the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS provides cloud infrastructure with space-adjacent services such as AWS Ground Station and is expanding into orbital and space-edge capabilities. As a hyperscaler with vastly greater resources, AWS is a broad incumbent that could compete with LEOcloud on cloud infrastructure for satellite operators.
• Microsoft (Azure Orbital): Microsoft Azure Orbital offers satellite ground station services integrated with Azure cloud. As a hyperscaler, Microsoft competes with LEOcloud by offering space-to-cloud integration as part of a much broader enterprise cloud platform.
• Voyager Technologies: Voyager Technologies is LEOcloud's parent company and a broader space defense platform spanning propulsion, electronics, and AI/ML. It is the primary channel and integrator through which LEOcloud's capabilities reach the market.

Direct peers

• Ubotica Technologies: Ubotica provides edge AI and onboard processing for satellites in LEO, including the CogniSat platform. It is the closest direct peer to LEOcloud, offering AI-enabled on-orbit data processing for commercial and government customers.
• KP Labs: KP Labs develops onboard AI and data processing units for satellites, including the Leopard and Antelope platforms. It directly competes with LEOcloud in the orbital edge computing and AI-on-satellite category.
• Cognitive Space: Cognitive Space provides AI-driven satellite constellation operations and mission automation software. It overlaps with LEOcloud's commercial satellite operations use cases, particularly around autonomous operations and AI-enabled analytics.
• Atlas Space Operations: Atlas Space Operations provides ground segment-as-a-service and satellite communication infrastructure, with capabilities that complement or compete with LEOcloud's space-to-cloud architecture.

Emerging players

• D-Orbit: D-Orbit offers in-orbit services and edge computing capabilities for satellite operators as part of its space logistics platform. It intersects with LEOcloud on orbital services and is a relevant emerging competitor in in-orbit compute.
• Orbit Fab: Orbit Fab provides in-orbit services and satellite refueling infrastructure with growing adjacency to on-orbit servicing and compute. While not a direct cloud competitor, it operates in the broader in-orbit services ecosystem alongside LEOcloud.

Regional players

• KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services): KSAT operates a global ground station network and provides satellite communication and data services. While primarily a ground segment operator, its end-to-end ground-to-cloud capabilities overlap with LEOcloud's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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