
PSNDL (Space Navigation Doppler Lidar)
Laser sensor that helps landers touch down softly
Virginia company that turned a NASA-invented laser sensor into a product that tells Moon landers their precise speed and height during the final descent. Intuitive Machines and ispace have bought units for upcoming landings. (1 product in the atlas)
The company site says its Series A is complete and a Series B is in progress, with no dates or amounts; stage left as unknown and raising status as unknown until a dated source appears. It also sells SurePath, a GPS-free navigation sensor for ground vehicles and aircraft.

Laser sensor that helps landers touch down softly
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Strategic investment | Undisclosed | New North Ventures1 |
| Date | Agency | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | NASA | SBIR Phase II Sequential (human-rated Space Navigation Doppler Lidar, 24 months) | $4M2 |
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