K2 Space

K2 Space Corporation is an aerospace company based in Torrance, California, founded in 2022 by brothers Karan and Neel Kunjur, both former SpaceX engineers. The company specializes in developing large, high-power satellites designed for heavy-lift launch vehicles such as Falcon 9, Starship, and New Glenn. K2 Space takes a unique approach to satellite manufacturing by focusing on larger satellites to enhance payload performance and resilience across various orbits, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO). K2 Space emphasizes vertical integration, manufacturing around 80% of its components in-house, which includes reaction wheels, flight computers, and solar arrays. The company has raised over $450 million in funding and secured $500 million in contracts across commercial and government sectors. Key projects include a $60 million contract with the U.S. Space Force for the GRAVITAS mission, with the first satellite launch scheduled for March 2026. K2 Space aims to support a range of missions in communications, sensing, and exploration with its scalable satellite bus platform.