News Summary

OurSky, a software platform for space observational data, and PlaneWave Instruments, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision telescopes, have merged to form a new company called Observable Space. The merger aims to simplify and enhance the usability of telescopes by integrating OurSky’s software with PlaneWave’s hardware. This integration is expected to open new markets and improve capabilities such as locating and tracking space objects, communicating with spacecraft, and supporting defense and intelligence applications. The combined company, which has already raised $11 million, includes notable investors such as In-Q-Tel. Observable Space, with around 100 employees, is headquartered in Michigan, with additional operations in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and aims to make advanced telescope technology more accessible and affordable.