About us

Mission & History

Asteria Space was created to solve one of the biggest challenges in the space-tech industry: turning world-class research into commercially successful companies.

After years of supporting deep-tech founders, raising capital, and navigating public and private innovation systems, our founder Anuj Ashar launched Asteria with a clear mission:
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To build the world’s leading ecosystem for early-stage space innovation.

‍We support cutting-edge PhD spinouts and deep-tech startups with the frameworks, funding, and strategic guidance needed to transform ideas into investable, scalable ventures.

We're building an engine for commercial space success through our:

We exist to de-risk space innovation at the earliest stages, bridging the gap between brilliant research and commercial success. With a world-class advisory board, an expanding team, and backing from industry partners, we’re building the launchpad for the next generation of space pioneers.

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