The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Turion Space: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.
CategorySpace
Overview
California-based space sustainability startup developing DROID spacecraft for space situational awareness, debris removal, satellite inspection, and in-orbit services. Founded in 2020 by ex-SpaceX engineers Ryan Westerdahl, Tyler Pierce, and Patryk Wiatr. First DROID satellite launched in early 2023, achieving first operational deployment in under 18 months. Y Combinator alumnus (Summer 2021).
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Founded
HQ
Notable
Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Models (1)
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Safety record
No incidents on record for Turion Space.
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Funding rounds (1)
- Seed2022-03-01
$3M(reported)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (2)
Common questions
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Methodology: Unreviewed · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-07
Verification posture
Unreviewed
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-07
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Turion Space.Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/turion-space.md
- RSS feed: /companies/turion-space/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/6cdd8fcd-9fbb-4d8c-a132-881f755b6f26
- Revision history: /companies/turion-space/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Turion Space draws attention at the 8th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among space robots.
Analysis
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 8, 2026