Leaf Space provides Ground Segment as a Service through its Leaf Line platform, offering on‑demand, global satellite connectivity via a proprietary network of 40+ owned ground stations in over 17 locations. Customers access the network with a unified RESTful API and web dashboard that automates pass scheduling, supports S‑, X‑, and Ka‑band waveforms, and delivers real‑time telemetry, command, and payload data with transparent per‑minute pricing and 24/7 support.
Funding
$22.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Satellite operators often face limited ground station coverage, complex licensing, and fragmented pass scheduling, which increase operational overhead and cost while reducing data availability. Traditional ground segment services can require long-term contracts and lack flexibility for varying mission needs.
Solution
Leaf Space offers Leaf Line, a Ground Segment as a Service platform that provides on‑demand, global connectivity through a proprietary network of 40+ owned ground stations in more than 17 locations. Customers access the network via a single RESTful API and a unified web interface that automates pass scheduling, supports both smart (automated) and on‑demand booking, and delivers real‑time telemetry, command, and payload data streams. The service uses software‑defined radio (SDR) to support S‑, X‑, and Ka‑band waveforms and a wide range of protocols (CCSDS, DVB‑S2, ACM, etc.), ensuring compatibility with most satellite radios. Pricing is transparent, per‑minute based, with volume discounts and no minimum usage commitment, while ground‑station licensing, signal processing, and data back‑haul are included. Dedicated mission managers and 24/7 support further reduce operational complexity, allowing operators to focus on payload and mission objectives.
Target Audience
Leaf Space serves satellite operators, constellation managers, and mission‑control teams that require reliable, scalable ground‑segment connectivity for telemetry, command, and payload data transfer.
Features
- Global network of 40+ ground stations across 17+ sites, providing continuous coverage for LEO, MEO, and GEO missions
- Software‑defined radio suite supporting S‑, X‑, and Ka‑band, CCSDS, DVB‑S2, Adaptive Coding and Modulation, and custom waveforms
- Automated smart scheduling engine that optimizes daily passes and can be overridden with on‑demand booking
- Unified RESTful API and web dashboard for end‑to‑end mission control, data ingestion, and pass management
- All‑inclusive per‑minute pricing covering RF licensing, signal processing, back‑haul, and data delivery to customer environments
- Real‑time telemetry and command streams (TCP/IP, UDP, GSE) plus payload transfer via secure streams or file upload to S3/Contabo
- Free technical support with a dedicated mission manager, 24/7 ticketing platform, and on‑call assistance throughout the mission lifecycle