Blackwing Space: Bringing Space 3.0 to Life

The space industry is at a crossroads. On one hand, we're seeing the rise of massive, expensive mega-satellites (what we call Space 2.0), tailored for government and national security needs. These behemoths require huge budgets, long timelines, and complex requirements, effectively locking out smaller players like startups, universities, and early-stage teams.

But there's a counter-trend emerging: Space 3.0, where smaller is better. Nanosatellites - compact, high-capability devices weighing less than 30 pounds - are democratizing access to space, enabling rapid iteration, lower risks, and costs in the thousands rather than millions.

At Blackwing Space, we're all-in on Space 3.0. Inspired by Moore's Law - which has miniaturized and empowered everything from laptops to drones - we're applying the same principles to satellites. Why should space tech be any different?

Our nanosatellites, often in CubeSat formats (1U = 10x10x10 cm), support Earth imaging, remote sensing, IoT, communications, AI/ML, in-space manufacturing, and more - while dramatically reducing both CapEx and OpEx for LEO constellation deployment and replenishment.

Market Opportunity and Momentum

The numbers don't lie:

• The nanosatellite market nearly doubled from $2.2B in 2020 to $4.0B in 2024
• CubeSat product revenues reached ~$500M in 2024
• Analysts forecast 10 - 23% CAGR, pushing the TAM to $8-16B by the early 2030s

Go-to-Market

We sell direct (founder-led + web configurator with instant pricing) and through partners (launch brokers, mission integrators, U.S. supplier network). Target customers:

• VC-backed space startups (tech demo flights)
• Universities research labs
• Corporate RD (microgravity materials biopharma testing)
• Defense dual-use programs needing ITAR-compliant heritage

Why Nashville?

Central logistics, 900+ aerospace/automotive suppliers, zero state income tax, Vanderbilt Oak Ridge talent pipeline, and a city people actually want to live in. "The Nest" (our manufacturing facility) is already taking shape.

At Blackwing Space, we believe buying a satellite should feel like buying a laptop - simple, transparent, and accessible to anyone with a great idea.

We're reclaiming American leadership in nanosatellites, one bird at a time.

Ready to fly? Reserve your platform today and join the Space 3.0 revolution.