Cascade Space
Deep space communications as a service
What they do
Lunar and deep space missions struggle with reliable, high-uptime communications and slow spacecraft iteration cycles due to complex ground network operations.
Cascade Space provides a turnkey deep space communications-as-a-service platform combining a ground station network with integrated software tools to maximize availability and speed iteration.
Lunar and deep space spacecraft operators, including commercial space companies and mission teams.
Founders
Cascade was founded by Jacob Portukalian, architect of comms systems at SpaceX, Tyvak, and Astra. He has assembled a team of elite space engineers to scale communications infrastructure for the next generation of space exploration companies.
Arlen is a deep generalist who thrives at the interfaces between hardware, software/firmware, product, and business. He brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience, not only from the aerospace industry, but also from consumer goods, communications, and energy.
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Company timeline
- Founded2025
- YC batchSpring 2025
- StatusActive
- Team size7 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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