Operational Milestones — Three Satellites Launched and On-Orbit Success
Launched 3 LizzieSat satellites between March 2024 and March 2025. LizzieSat-3 completed full bus-level commissioning, validated new autonomous GNC software and achieved pointing accuracy of <30 arc seconds; now supporting recurring customer payloads (near-real-time AIS maritime data and HEO USA imaging). LizzieSat-1 completed its mission and is being dispositioned; LizzieSat-2 remains in commissioning (equatorial orbit).
Onboard Compute and Edge AI Commercialization Progress
Developed the Fortis VPX rugged modular computing system (including SOSO-aligned single-board computer and PNT card for GPS-denied environments). Fortis is beginning customer deployment and is being evaluated for satellite payload processing, unmanned systems and ground-based operational use cases — critical step toward commercializing onboard AI/edge compute.
Defense Contract Access and Strategic Programs
Awarded access to the Missile Defense Agency’s 10-year SHIELD IDIQ contract vehicle, providing a flexible procurement pathway for defense programs (missile defense, persistent sensing, real-time data processing) and aligning Sidus with large-scale national security opportunities.
Lunar, GEO and Partner Pipeline Expansion
Signed integration agreement for Lonestar's Commercial Pathfinder mission onto LizzieSat-5 (systems requirements review completed and initial milestone payment received), introduced LunarLizzie concept, executed an MOU to support a GEO platform and entered a collaboration with Simera Sense to advance AI-enabled hyperspectral imaging.
Improved Liquidity and Clean Debt Position
Year-end cash of $43.2 million (YE2025) versus $15.7 million (YE2024), an increase of ~175%. Completed multiple capital raises in 2025 that generated approximately $53.3 million in net proceeds from ~47.1 million shares issued. Entered 2026 with no outstanding term debt.
Vertically Integrated, IP-Retained Development Model
Built a full technology stack (hardware, software, data) organically, retaining IP and ownership; mission control center operating 24/7 in its third year, supporting both company fleet and third-party customers — strengthens capability to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Software-Defined Satellite Advantages
Software-defined architecture demonstrated on-orbit upgrades (autonomous navigation and FatherEdge100i) enabling capability enhancements without additional hardware or launches, which can extend utility and lower long-term upgrade costs.
Operational and Cost-Discipline Initiatives
Implemented ERP to support scale, executed cost reduction activities and focused sales organization on higher-value commercial and defense opportunities to drive longer-term recurring revenue and margin expansion.