Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Austin, Texas
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Since 2017
CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017. It designs and manufactures software-defined phased array communication and ISR systems for space and airborne platforms, including its Nightingale Series and CommPack cross-link payload. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves defense, commercial satellite, and automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. In August 2026 it announced the acquisition of Jariet Technologies to extend its integrated communications and ISR capabilities.
CesiumAstro at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Import activity
4
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Japan · United Kingdom · Singapore · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from CesiumAstro.
What this tells a buyer
CesiumAstro announced a $730 million Series D round led by Janus Henderson, with the company valued above $4.5 billion, and an EXIM financing package of $280 million for its Texas manufacturing facility, per its own announcements and exim.gov.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR registrations and offers full-stack engineering, space-grade FPGA-based electronics, and reconfigurable digital processors.
CesiumAstro is privately held and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $50 to $100 million, with government and defense agencies among its listed clients.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
9 years in operation (founded 2017).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017. It designs and manufactures software-defined phased array communication and ISR systems for space and airborne platforms, including its Nightingale Series and CommPack cross-link payload. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves defense, commercial satellite, and automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. In August 2026 it announced the acquisition of Jariet Technologies to extend its integrated communications and ISR capabilities.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What CesiumAstro makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR registrations and offers full-stack engineering, space-grade FPGA-based electronics, and reconfigurable digital processors.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Semiconductor, Electronics (source: cesiumastro.com).
Certifications
CesiumAstro is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — cesiumastro.com
ISO 9001 — cesiumastro.com
ITAR registered — cesiumastro.com
Trade and customs footprint
CesiumAstro announced a $730 million Series D round led by Janus Henderson, with the company valued above $4.5 billion, and an EXIM financing package of $280 million for its Texas manufacturing facility, per its own announcements and exim.gov. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · United Kingdom · Singapore · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission (cesiumastro.com)
2026-10-16 — CesiumAstro Selects Melbourne for $25 Million Expansion, Creating 100 Jobs (cesiumastro.com)
2026-09-09 — EXIM Signs $280 Million Financing for CesiumAstro’s Texas Manufacturing Facility, Supporting New Jobs in Commercial Space | EXIM.GOV (exim.gov)
2026-08-25 — CesiumAstro Acquires 1Aardvark, Expanding Autonomous Mission Capabilities for Space and Defense (cesiumastro.com)
2026-08-12 — CesiumAstro Acquires Jariet Technologies to Advance Vertically Integrated Communications and ISR from Silicon to Missions (cesiumastro.com)
2026-04-21 — CesiumAstro Selected to Support GMD Weapon System (GWS) In-flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) for Missile Defense Agency (cesiumastro.com)
Facilities
CesiumAstro is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Bee Cave, Texas — cesiumastro.com
Texas — cesiumastro.com
Austin, Texas — cesiumastro.com
Colorado, California — lever.co
Company details
CesiumAstro is privately held and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $50 to $100 million, with government and defense agencies among its listed clients. CesiumAstro was founded in 2017, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 9 years in operation (founded 2017). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does CesiumAstro make?
CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017. It designs and manufactures software-defined phased array communication and ISR systems for space and airborne platforms, including its Nightingale Series and CommPack cross-link payload. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves defense, commercial satellite, and automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. In August 2026 it announced the acquisition of Jariet Technologies to extend its integrated communications and ISR capabilities.
Where is CesiumAstro headquartered?
CesiumAstro is headquartered in Austin, Texas (13215 Bee Cave Pkwy, Austin, Texas, 78738).
When was CesiumAstro founded?
CesiumAstro was founded in 2017.
How big is CesiumAstro?
CesiumAstro has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does CesiumAstro hold?
CesiumAstro lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does CesiumAstro import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4 inbound shipments for CesiumAstro, with top origins including Japan · United Kingdom · Singapore · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 212-692-6758
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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