Quark
Space tug that tows satellites to higher orbits
Atomos Space
Colorado startup that designed space tugs to tow satellites from rideshare drop-off points to higher orbits. Katalyst Space Technologies bought it in 2025. (1 product in the atlas)
Acquired by Katalyst Space Technologies (deal closed March 2025). Atomos ran a spacecraft factory in Broomfield, CO, which Katalyst said it would keep using. Atomos's own domain, atomos.space, is now parked, so the website link is an archived copy from January 2025.
Products, by altitude
Earth to Moon · 35,786–384,400 km
Testing
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Funding (2021 total) | $5M1 |
Milestones
- Apr 2025 Katalyst announced it had acquired Atomos on undisclosed terms, to grow its in-space servicing business. Company statement2
- Mar 2024 Flew The Singing Astronomer demo (Quark-LITE and Gluon spacecraft) on SpaceX Transporter-10 to test close-approach maneuvering ahead of the Quark tug. Company statement3
Sources
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