# Katalyst Space Technologies: defense robotics company

Canonical ID: `e2a209b6-3cc3-4526-9d08-d38f5ce53b0c`

## Key facts

- **Funding:** [$12M (Jun 2026, led by Geodesic Capital + Fortitude Ventures) + $4.5M credit (Leonid Capital) + $1.5M earlier](/investors.md) ([see investors](/investors.md))
- **CEO:** [Ghonhee Lee](/people/ghonhee-lee.md)
- **Product:** [Nexus](/models/katalyst-nexus.md) — robotic GEO satellite servicing spacecraft. First mission 2027.
- **Customers:** US Space Force (space domain awareness), NASA (observatory orbit-boosting), then commercial
- **Founder & CEO:** [Ghonhee Lee](/people/ghonhee-lee.md)
- **Total funding:** [$12M (June 2026)](/investors.md) ([see investors](/investors.md))
- **Product — LINK:** LEO servicing spacecraft, launching June 27 2026 on Pegasus rocket
- **Product — NEXUS:** GEO-capable robotic servicing, launching 2027 on Ariane 6
- **NASA contract:** $30M for Swift Observatory servicing mission
- **Capabilities:** Rendezvous & docking, robotic manipulation, SDA, life extension
- **Investors:** [Geodesic Capital (Alliance Fund), Fortitude Venture](/investors.md) ([see investors](/investors.md))

- **Slug:** katalyst-space
- **HQ:** Broomfield, CO, USA

## Models

- [Nexus](/models/katalyst-nexus.md) (defense) (id: `6e1f04c1-a0b8-4822-8d71-1434a8a0549f`)

## Current leadership (1)

- [Ghonhee Lee](/people/ghonhee-lee.md) Founder & CEO (_reported, not verified_)

## Supplies to

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this company's outbound edges._

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## Common questions

### What is Katalyst Space Technologies?

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.

### What does Katalyst Space Technologies make?

Katalyst Space Technologies has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Nexus (Katalyst Space Technologies builds physical robots).

### Where is Katalyst Space Technologies headquartered?

Katalyst Space Technologies is headquartered in Broomfield, CO, USA.

### Where does Katalyst Space Technologies operate robots?

Katalyst Space Technologies is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.


## Sources (1)

1. **Katalyst Space (official)** · https://www.katalystspace.com

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