Partners

Akave supports SkyMapper's mission by providing a decentralized data layer and storage solution built on a dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchain. This infrastructure enables the collection of tamper-proof astronomical data from SkyMapper's telescope network. The Avalanche blockchain ensures that all data interactions, from uploads to reads, are recorded on-chain, creating a transparent and verifiable record of every observation. Akave's system guarantees data sovereignty and immutability, allowing scientists to trust the provenance and integrity of the astronomical data, which is crucial for scientific analysis and discovery.

The Centre d'Astronomie is a public educational facility located adjacent to the Observatoire de Haute-Provence. It is dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge and providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage with astronomy.

CoopHive offers a decentralized marketplace for computing resources, enabling the buying and selling of compute power for tasks such as AI inference and data processing. Clients, like SkyMapper, can execute tasks across a distributed network of nodes, leveraging the Bacalhau platform to eliminate the need for centralized data storage. This partnership outsources intricate image processing and AI inference tasks to a distributed network, on-chain, guaranteeing the integrity and provenance of SkyMapper's scientific imaging data.

ConstelAR Space is an interdisciplinary network dedicated to strengthening the Argentine space ecosystem by connecting professionals, researchers, and companies.

Decen Space makes it easier for satellite operators to communicate with their spacecraft by connecting them to a global network of ground stations and orchestrating across a heterogeneous network to increase throughput from space to ground. Through SkyMapper's decentralized telescope network, we're working to expand infrastructure access for satellite operators, including the potential for visual tracking of satellites in orbit.

Eagle Point Funding is a consulting firm that helps companies, academic institutions, and non-profit research entities secure non-dilutive R&D grants and contracts from U.S. federal agencies. They specialize in fields like energy, defense, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and advanced materials.

Recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education, the Fédération des astronomes amateurs du Québec (FAAQ) is the province's premier non-profit organization dedicated to amateur astronomy. Representing a vast network of 2,000 members and 27 clubs across 15 administrative regions, the FAAQ is committed to promoting astronomy as a scientific leisure activity while ensuring its members practice with safety and rigor.

Infinite Orbits is a French "NewSpace" company that specializes in geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite servicing, focusing on life extension and situational awareness.

Light Bridges is a private research company based in the Canary Islands that focuses on observational astronomy and data management.

Opening access to the stars for all, by building observatories and sharing astronomy through education and outreach in remote communities — including on-foot journeys with a telescope in a backpack to meet people where they live.

NexDome Observatories is a Canada-based company that designs and supplies practical, automation-ready observatory solutions for amateur astronomers, research users, and serious backyard observatory builders. The company focuses on durable, weather-resilient enclosures and integration-friendly hardware that supports remote operation—helping customers protect valuable telescope equipment while enabling reliable, repeatable observing sessions. With an emphasis on straightforward installation, mechanical robustness, and compatibility with common astronomy control workflows, NexDome aims to make professional-grade observatory capability accessible for permanent and semi-permanent setups.

Founded in 2023, the Puerto Rico Space Foundation (PRSF) is committed to advancing space education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Puerto Rico. Through initiatives in education, research, and partnerships, PRSF connects the Puerto Rican community to the global space economy while fostering innovation and resilience. For more information visit rspacefoundation.org

Reality Network is a decentralized computer and consensus protocol that transforms everyday devices into a real-time, verifiable mesh of global compute. Skymapper leverages RealityNet to validate orbital data at the edge, using laptops, phones, and IoT devices as trusted telemetry nodes. With built-in provenance for both compute and data, Reality ensures that every peer-reported satellite position or sensor reading can be independently verified and traced. Reality's DAG-based architecture and 2MEME reputation system enable low-latency consensus on high-frequency space data, powering Skymapper’s mission to democratize satellite tracking with defense-grade trust and citizen-scale reach.

Serenum Space is a specialized aerospace company based in the Czech Republic that designs and manufactures components for small satellites, specifically CubeSats. It operates as a commercial subsidiary of the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU), leveraging decades of institutional research to provide flight-proven technology for academic, government, and commercial missions.

The SETI Institute explores the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, they strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe. The SETI Institute’s expertise in instrumentation, research and data analysis, and research helps process the vast amounts of astronomical data collected by SkyMapper's decentralized telescope network.

The Space Business Catalyst is an initiative led by Thales Alenia Space’s Innovation Cluster to support the emergence of new markets and players in the space sector. This industry accelerator aims to shape and develop the space ecosystem of the future in collaboration with the best startups. Through collaborations with partner startups and in-house projects, the Space Business Catalyst aims to shape the space disruptions of tomorrow. Its holistic approach makes our company a true spearhead of NewSpace at the intersection where the worlds of major companies and startups meet.

Unistellar, a French manufacturer of computer-connected telescopes, is SkyMapper's foundational telescope partner. This collaboration provides SkyMapper with immediate access to Unistellar's global network of thousands of smart telescopes, operated by citizen scientists. This partnership furnishes SkyMapper with a distributed physical infrastructure for astronomical data collection, thereby enabling rapid scaling without the necessity of constructing a network de novo. By leveraging Unistellar's community, this collaboration facilitates real-time observation and data collection for phenomena such as asteroid occultations, comet activity, and exoplanet transits, substantially enhancing the scope and efficiency of astronomical research.