K2 Space, founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, builds high-power satellites, including its Mega Class platform rated at 20 kW. In July 2026 it announced the launch of Gravitas, which it described as one of the highest-powered spacecraft ever built.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Operators needing large, high-power satellites |
From K2 Space's own website.
What stands out
- Much higher power than typical constellation satellites
- Most parts built in-house
Worth knowing
- Early flight history
- Price set per contract
How it ranks
K2 Space is ranked 9th of 10 in Best Space Startups (Lister Score 86.6).
#9 in Best Space Startups · Lister Score 86.6
K2 Space says it builds 80 percent of each satellite in-house..
| Rank | Best Space Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke Space | 97.0 |
| 2 | Impulse Space | 95.8 |
| 3 | Varda Space Industries | 94.5 |
| 4 | True Anomaly | 93.3 |
| 5 | Isar Aerospace | 92.0 |
| 6 | Astranis | 90.7 |
| 7 | Vast | 89.4 |
| 8 | Apex | 88.0 |
| 9 | K2 Space | 86.6 |
| 10 | Axiom Space | 85.2 |
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How does K2 Space rank on Lister?
K2 Space is ranked 9th of 10 in Best Space Startups (Lister Score 86.6).
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