Turion Space

In-space mobility and orbital awareness

Space MobilityFund II

Advancing in-space mobility and pioneering non-Earth imaging. Enhancing space domain awareness through innovative solutions to maneuver and mitigate debris.

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At a Glance

Founded2020

HeadquartersIrvine, CA

Latest MilestoneJul 2026: DROID-002 performed first-ever commercial on-orbit evasive maneuver during multinational Exercise SALITRE 2026

Quick Facts

SectorSpace Mobility

VVC FundFund II

Founded2020

HeadquartersIrvine, CA

StatusActive

Sector Context

Why Space Mobility matters.

Space domain awareness is a top DoD priority as orbital congestion and adversary anti-satellite capabilities grow. The market for space situational awareness is expected to reach $3B by 2028.

Leadership Team

Ryan WesterdahlCEO & Co-Founder

Former SpaceX dynamics engineer, 8.5 years

Tyler PiercePresident & Co-Founder

Aeronautics & Astronautics, University of Washington

Patryk WiatrCIO & Co-Founder

Rich MinfordChief Operating Officer

Promoted to COO in 2025 after joining as Head of Forward Deployed Operations and Strategy.

Funding History

Series A

2023

Seed

2021

Key Milestones

Jul 2026DROID-002 performed first-ever commercial on-orbit evasive maneuver during multinational Exercise SALITRE 2026Source

Jan 2026Acquired Tychee Research Group for autonomous space operationsSource

Dec 2025Announced strategic investment from Veteran Ventures CapitalSource

Nov 2025Karvel flight software reaches TRL-8 via on-orbit demonstrationSource

Jul 2025Deemed “Awardable” by DARPA for the ERIS MarketplaceSource

Jun 2025Ground sensor node operational; signed deal with Office of Space CommerceSource

Dec 2024Awarded $32.6M U.S. Space Force contract for three surveillance satellitesSource

Turion Space Joins Parsons Team on $981 Million Space Force NITE-STAR Contract and Clears First Space-Based Interceptor Gate

Turion Space is part of the Parsons team selected for the Space Force's $981 million NITE-STAR test and training contract, one week after the Golden Dome program manager confirmed that all twelve Space-Based Interceptor performers, Turion included, had passed Gate One.

Aug 26, 2026

Turion Space's DROID-002 Makes History at Exercise SALITRE 2026

Turion Space's DROID-002 satellite performs first-ever commercial evasive maneuver during Exercise SALITRE 2026, demonstrating coalition space operations with US, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, NATO, and allied nations.

Jul 13, 2026

Turion Space Recognized as Space-Based Interceptor Performer - Turion Space

Another signal of confidence in what they are building, Turion has been announced as one of the companies delivering capabilities supporting United States Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program, in coordination with Golden Dome for America.

Jun 1, 2026

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