VC Deal Flow Signal

Space Tech: Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025

Period-over-period comparison of space tech startup engineering acceleration. How has the sector's engineering momentum changed between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026?

Startups (Q1 2026)

3

Startups (Q4 2025)

3

Avg Velocity (now)

130

Velocity Trend

+69%

Top 5 by Period

Q1 2026

1.orbiternassp+12%
2.OpenC3+4%
3.naev-19%

Q4 2025

1.orbiternassp+138%
2.naev+46%
3.OpenC3-58%

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