Near Space Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 26

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Near Space General Information

Description

Operator of high-altitude flight testing services intended for government, academic, and commercial customers. The company's technology utilizes high-altitude flight testing, aerospace soft goods design, UAS test range management, atmospheric simulation, avionics testing, payload integration, mission command and control, and prototyping, enabling government agencies to validate autonomous technologies and sensors in relevant high-altitude environments.

Contact Information

Website
www.nsc.aero
Formerly Known As
GSSL
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly Angel backed
Corporate Office
  • 5755 Long Prairie Road
  • Tillamook, OR 97141
  • United States
+1 (605)
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 5755 Long Prairie Road
  • Tillamook, OR 97141
  • United States
+1 (605)

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Near Space Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 25-Mar-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Angel (individual) 22-Jun-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 31-Dec-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Grant 01-Jan-2002 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Grant 01-Jan-2001 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 01-Jan-2000 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Grant 01-Jan-1999 $599K Completed Generating Revenue
1. Grant 01-Jan-1998 $69.8K Completed Generating Revenue
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Near Space Patents

Near Space Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2023076750-A1 Deployable structures Inactive 01-Nov-2021
WO-2006137909-A2 Inflatable and deployable systems with three dimensionally reinforced membranes Inactive 13-Oct-2004
WO-2006137909-A3 Inflatable and deployable systems with three dimensionally reinforced membranes Inactive 13-Oct-2004 B64B1/14

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Near Space Former Investors (2)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Government
U.S. Department of Commerce Government
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Near Space FAQs

  • When was Near Space founded?

    Near Space was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Near Space headquartered?

    Near Space is headquartered in Tillamook, OR.

  • What is the size of Near Space?

    Near Space has 26 total employees.

  • What industry is Near Space in?

    Near Space’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Near Space a private or public company?

    Near Space is a Private company.

  • What is Near Space’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Near Space is .

  • How much funding has Near Space raised over time?

    Near Space has raised $250K.

  • Who are Near Space’s investors?

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce have invested in Near Space.

  • When was Near Space acquired?

    Near Space was acquired on 25-Mar-2024.

  • Who acquired Near Space?

    Near Space was acquired by Aerostar International.

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