About
LookUp Space is a specialized space surveillance and situational awareness platform built for the rapidly growing orbital environment. It integrates two core technologies: Sorasys, a new-generation ground-based radar network capable of detecting and tracking even the smallest objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with high revisit rates; and Synapse, a hybrid, secure, dual-use SaaS platform that is data-agnostic and IT-infrastructure agnostic. The platform's intelligent data fusion algorithms ingest data from multiple sensor types, apply advanced analytics, and deliver actionable intelligence via API or an intuitive web interface. This enables real-time space situational awareness, collision risk assessment, orbital threat detection and characterization, and space traffic management. LookUp Space serves four primary markets: government and defense organizations requiring real-time intelligence for national security in space; civil institutions and space agencies responsible for monitoring orbital traffic and ensuring environmental sustainability; commercial spacecraft operators seeking precise tracking and collision avoidance for their assets; and space insurers needing accurate risk modeling for underwriting decisions. Founded by Michel Friedling — France's first Space Commander and a decorated fighter pilot — and Juan Carlos Dolado, a globally recognized expert in space surveillance and IAA academician, LookUp Space brings unparalleled domain expertise to its technology stack. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for securing space missions at both national and commercial levels.
Key Features
- Detect & Track with Sorasys Radar Network: A global network of new-generation ground-based radars detects and tracks objects in LEO that other solutions miss, delivering highly accurate and timely orbital pictures with high revisit rates.
- AI-Powered Data Fusion via Synapse Platform: The Synapse SaaS platform uses state-of-the-art algorithms to securely fuse data from all types of sensors, regardless of data format or IT infrastructure, and delivers insights via API or web interface.
- Orbital Threat Detection & Characterization: Proactively identifies and characterizes threats in orbit, supporting collision avoidance, space defense operations, and risk mitigation for satellite operators.
- Dual-Use Hybrid Architecture: The platform is designed for both civil and military use cases, operating securely across hybrid environments while remaining agnostic to data sources and IT infrastructure.
- Multi-Market Applications: Tailored solutions for government and defense, civil space agencies, commercial satellite operators, and space insurers — covering safety, security, sustainability, and risk assessment.
Use Cases
- Military and defense agencies monitoring orbital space for national security threats and hostile satellite activity.
- Space agencies and governmental institutions managing orbital traffic and ensuring long-term sustainability of the space environment.
- Commercial satellite operators using real-time tracking and collision avoidance data to protect their spacecraft assets.
- Space insurance providers leveraging orbital risk data for more accurate underwriting and liability management.
- Research institutions and space observatories integrating multi-source sensor data for comprehensive orbital debris analysis.
Pros
- Detects Objects Others Miss: The Sorasys radar network is purpose-built to track smaller orbital objects at higher revisit rates than legacy solutions, giving operators a more complete and accurate space picture.
- Data-Agnostic & Infrastructure-Flexible: The Synapse platform integrates data from any sensor type and operates within any IT environment, making it highly adaptable for both government and commercial deployments.
- Founded by World-Class Domain Experts: The founding team includes France's first Space Commander and an IAA academician with 50+ published papers on space debris, ensuring deep technical and operational credibility.
- API Access for Integration: Services are accessible via API, allowing satellite operators, defense systems, and third-party platforms to programmatically consume space situational awareness data.
Cons
- No Self-Service or Transparent Pricing: The platform requires a demo request to get started, and no pricing information is publicly available, making it difficult for smaller operators to evaluate cost upfront.
- Highly Specialized Use Case: LookUp Space is purpose-built for the space industry; it has no applicability outside of satellite operations, space defense, or orbital management contexts.
- Enterprise-Oriented Complexity: The dual-radar and SaaS stack is designed for institutional and enterprise buyers, which may represent a steep onboarding process for smaller commercial operators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Situational Awareness (SSA)?
SSA refers to the knowledge and characterization of the space environment and its factors — including the location, orbit, and behavior of objects in space — necessary to enable safe and sustainable space operations. LookUp Space provides SSA solutions through radar tracking and data analytics.
How does LookUp Space detect and track orbital objects?
LookUp Space uses its Sorasys network of new-generation ground-based radars to detect and track objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). These radars are designed to identify smaller objects at higher revisit rates than conventional systems, providing a more accurate and timely orbital picture.
Who is LookUp Space designed for?
LookUp Space serves four main customer segments: government and defense organizations, civil space agencies and institutions, commercial satellite operators, and space insurance companies. Each segment benefits from tailored services related to space safety, security, sustainability, or risk management.
What is the Synapse platform?
Synapse is LookUp Space's hybrid, secure, dual-use SaaS platform. It is designed to be data-agnostic and IT-infrastructure agnostic, meaning it can fuse data from any type of sensor and be deployed within virtually any technical environment. It delivers space intelligence via an intuitive interface or API.
How can I access LookUp Space services?
You can request a demo through the LookUp Space website. Services are available via a SaaS interface as well as programmatically through an API, depending on your use case and integration requirements.
