Overview
Katalyst Space Technologies is a US space robotics company developing autonomous spacecraft for satellite servicing in GEO, MEO, and cislunar orbits. Founded by CEO Ghonhee Lee. Products include LINK (LEO servicing, launching June 2026 to service NASA Swift Observatory) and NEXUS (GEO-capable, launching 2027 on Ariane 6). Raised $12M. $30M NASA contract for Swift servicing mission.
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Key facts
Fundingsee investors →
CEO
Product
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Founder & CEO
Total fundingsee investors →
Product — LINK
Product — NEXUS
NASA contract
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Current leadership (1)
- Ghonhee Lee Founder & CEOreported, not verified
Safety record
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- Record createdJul 27, 2026
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Sources (1)
- Katalyst Space (official) · https://www.katalystspace.com
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Video
The NASA Swift space observatory is in danger of falling from space after 22 years, but a rescue mission with the help of a robot is set to launch on June 30. N
Space.com editor-in-chief Tariq Malik gets up close and personal with Northrop Grumman's Stargazer aircraft carrying the final Pegasus XL rocket at NASA's Wall
NASA and Katalyst Space will host an audio-only media teleconference on Wednesday, June 17, to preview the mission to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swi
🚀 The launch was just the first step. LINK, a robotic spacecraft built by Katalyst Space, is on a groundbreaking mission to give NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Obs
Sauvetage orbital de Swift : la mission entre dans sa phase décisive. Le vaisseau LINK, développé par Katalyst Space Technologies, est arrivé le 5 juin 2026 au
NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst launched a robotic spacecraft over the Pacific on Thursday on a mission to rescue an aging NASA satellite observatory wh
NASA is launching a robotic tug to save the Swift Observatory, proving we can service legacy satellites that were never designed for docking. Explore the engine
Balerion Senior Associate Aidan Daoussis sits down with Ghonhee Lee, Founder & CEO of Katalyst Space, to discuss autonomous robotic spacecraft. https://balerio
Leonard de Guzman - Global Commercial Business Development Lead, Katalyst Space Technologies
Rob discusses Katalyst Space's upcoming (June 30th) launch of its Nexus robotic spacecraft to rescue NASA's Neil Gehrel's Swift Observatory before it deorbits.
NASA's Swift observatory, a 21-year-old spacecraft, is falling out of orbit and needs a rescue. Enter Katalyst Space Technologies, who have been given a challen