Tuesday, 27 May 2025
In a recent feature published in The Hindu, our founder Leo Pauly, along with space law scholar Shrawani Shagun, co-authored an insightful piece examining the legal and technological challenges arising from the rise of AI-powered satellites. The article explores the growing risks posed by autonomous systems in orbit, including the potential for misjudgments while operating independently, and calls for urgent international legal frameworks to govern decision-making in space. Read the full article online. 

Monday, 07 April 2025
We’re excited to announce that we have been selected to join Barclays Eagle Labs for their Funding Readiness Programme. Designed to support startups in preparing for investment, the program offers tailored guidance and resources to help navigate the funding landscape. We look forward to enhancing our readiness for future growth and investment opportunities through this program.

Monday, 17 March 2025
We are happy to announce that our founder, Leo Pauly, PhD, will be showcasing our startup at the upcoming Demo Day at the Canary Wharf Space Innovation Hub in London. Leo will share the story of our startup and his vision for advanced, real-time maritime monitoring through our intelligent satellites.

Thursday, 13 March 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Plasma Orbital was selected to pitch its innovative 360° maritime monitoring solution at the second Booster Pitch Night of 2025, held at London Business School. At the event, visionary entrepreneurs presented their groundbreaking ideas and Plasma Orbital had the privilege of showcasing its unique vision to a distinguished panel of judges, including Chloe Burles, Jérôme Billiet and Dhruv Gupta. The event celebrated the next generation of entrepreneurs and we are excited about the continued growth and opportunities ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey!

Thursday, 12 March 2025
❝I had an incredible time attending the London Space-Comm Expo 2025 over the past two days! It was an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with key players across the space industry, from satellite sub-system manufacturers to mission hosts and launch facilitators. The event provided deep insights into the latest advancements and trends and I’m excited to see how these connections will shape the future of our startup.❞
- Leo Pauly, CEO & Founder

Wednesday, 01 January 2025
Excited to announce that our innovative idea has earned us a spot in the second edition of the Innovate UK NextGen Space Incubation Program! After a highly competitive selection process, our submission stood out for its innovation and potential. We are now one step closer to presenting our concept on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward in this exciting journey!