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LeoLabs Achieves Unprecedented Growth in Government Contracts for 2025

In an impressive display of growth and adaptability, LeoLabs, Inc., renowned globally as a partner in persistent Orbital Intelligence, has reported record achievements in 2025. The company concluded the year with over $60 million in total contract awards from their civil, defense, and commercial clients in the U.S. and allied nations, marking a remarkable 186% year-over-year increase in U.S. government contracts. This ascension underscores LeoLabs’ capability to provide cutting-edge technology that meets the evolving demands of space and missile defense.

The past year was pivotal, highlighting LeoLabs’ resilience and innovation. The company not only expanded its operational deliverables but also emphasized its commitment to enhancing space security through Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM). By integrating strategic data advancements with significant investments in next-generation radar infrastructure, LeoLabs has effectively aligned its growth with national security and civil space priorities.

A significant achievement came in September when the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) collaboratively licensed LeoLabs' Object Catalog. This catalog is recognized as the most comprehensive commercial dataset, tracking more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), including nearly all operational satellites and the vast majority of orbital debris.

The partnership not only solidified LeoLabs' role within governmental operations but also showcased the seamless compatibility of its authoritative dataset with the diverse operational needs of the U.S. government. Furthermore, through another strategic contract awarded in June, the company has proven its ability to deliver persistent custody for new payloads launched, assuring operational decision-making efficacy during initial mission phases.

As the firm endeavors to enhance its radar capabilities, it has also finalized the design of its new radar classes, Seeker and Scout, in collaboration with the USSF Space Systems Command. The expansion was vital for addressing emergent mission needs, especially as foreign launch detection and tracking features gain traction. With the surge of launches—particularly from China, which completed a record 92 orbital launches in 2025—this proactive strategy positions LeoLabs for continued success.

POST 2025, LeoLabs aims to operationalize its first containerized Scout radar in Hawaii in early 2026, with a second unit set for deployment in the Indo-Pacific region by 2027. Both will serve to bolster LeoLabs’ proliferated Global Radar Network and enhance USSF’s Space Domain Awareness capabilities.

Tony Frazier, CEO of LeoLabs, emphasized, “Our aim in 2025 was straightforward: to validate our mission fit and demonstrate significant impact.” As the company embarks on the journey through 2026, the focus shifts to scaling these solutions and ensuring smooth integration into mission operations, all while collaborating closely with the USG and allied governments to address emerging mission needs effectively.

As it celebrates its 10-year anniversary, LeoLabs is committed to marrying private capital with governmental partnership strategies to tackle crucial mission outcomes. This alignment not only fosters rapid capability scaling but also promotes long-term sustainability and resilience in its operations.

LeoLabs stands at the forefront of enabling military space commands, civil government entities, and commercial operators to proactively detect, track, characterize, and address potential threats in the vast expanse of space. Their enhanced radar network and real-time orbital data, complemented by AI-powered analytics, bolster secure and dynamic operations within the ever-evolving realm of space exploration and security.