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Little Place Labs Q1 Newsletter 2026

  • Apr 6
  • 3 min read

Hello Everyone,

 

2026 has been off to a strong start for Little Place Labs, marked by strategic partnerships and solid preparation for multiple upcoming in-orbit missions. As we enter Q2, we continue with focus and conviction, each step bringing us closer to delivering insights through orbital AI, when and where they are needed most.

 

Thanks for following us on this journey. Go Space!!

 

Best,

Little Place Labs Team


Strategic Partnerships


OrbitfyNETWORK is our distributed satellite compute and sensing network. This quarter, we expanded the network through strategic agreements with NOVI Space and TakeMe2Space while advancing discussions with additional satellite partners to further increase coverage and revisit rates.


  • NOVI Space (USA): Executed an agreement for an In-Orbit Demonstration as an onramp for us to operationalize on NOVI’s GENIE platform, enabling near-real-time national security use cases, including monitoring strategic facilities and mobile assets. Read more in the PR. 

  • TakeMe2Space (India): Signed a strategic agreement for ground-based demonstrations validating OrbitfyPREP, our data preprocessing software suite. This establishes a pathway to offer OrbitfyPREP as value-added services across their constellation. Read more in the PR.



OrbitfyVIEW Updates


OrbitfyVIEW is our user portal, and this quarter, we integrated our new INSIGHTS Portal along with the introduction of our AI chatbot, Orbi. Together, these enhancements make it easier for users to navigate a complete task-to-insights workflow, simplified for non-technical users, and enabling faster understanding of complex information.


Capital Factory

We showcased our new release at our booth at Capital Factory during SXSW. Reach out for a demo!




Little Place Labs Publishes in Nature Scientific Reports

Our team, alongside collaborators from ESA Φ-lab, published our first paper in Nature Scientific Reports introducing PyNAS, a framework for designing compact, efficient neural networks that run directly onboard satellites, advancing autonomous, AI-powered space missions. Read the full paper here.




2025 Wins


A Year of Landmark Accolades

2025 has been a definitive year of recognition marked by major wins on the world’s biggest stages. We kicked off the year by taking home the prize at SXSW in the GovTech, Space & Defense category, followed by TechCrunch Disrupt winning The Aerospace Corporation’s Startup Showcase. These achievements, alongside being recognized at the Space Symposium, the Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize, and the Houston Innovation Awards in Deep Tech, powerfully validate the mission of our Orbitfy platform. 



High-Profile Invites & Coverage

We were honored to join world leaders at several high-profile events, from discussing AI-driven disaster response with Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles to exploring digital connectivity for global prosperity at the United Nations General Assembly. Bosco also represented our Fire Foresight coalition at The Explorers Club, joining XPRIZE leaders for a CNN-moderated panel on breakthrough technologies addressing the global wildfire crisis.


We were also featured in several publications and recognized for our innovation in deep tech and disaster resilience: 



Leadership & Outreach

We have traveled all over the globe, sharing and presenting our vision at different events and conferences. From SmallSat in Salt Lake City to Fed Supernova in Austin to The European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference (EDHPC) in Elche, Spain, and more. These engagements allowed us to create deep connections with industry leaders, investors, and key collaborators, further solidifying our position at the forefront of the space industry.




Looking Ahead to 2026


As we step into the new year, our focus is on scaling Orbitfy to meet evolving satellite data needs, bringing new product features to market, strengthening partnerships in national security to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency, and exploring new applications in sectors such as renewable energy, insurance, and commodities. Through continued innovation and growth, we aim to deliver faster, smarter insights and drive meaningful impact across industries.


Thank you for your trust and encouragement. Your insights and collaboration drive us forward every day. We hope you have an inspiring start to the new year. Let’s make 2026 extraordinary!



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