Vyoma – Space Situational Awareness and Orbital Debris Tracking Solutions
Vyoma is a European deep-tech venture pioneering a new frontier of space security. This Munich-based company has quickly emerged as a key player in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) – the tracking of orbital debris and safeguarding of satellites – with a mission that resonates strongly with Europe’s quest for technological sovereignty. Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, Vyoma develops and operates advanced sensor networks, including its own in-orbit telescopes, to monitor the ever-growing congestion in Earth’s orbits. Its proprietary software and AI-driven analytics transform raw space surveillance data into actionable intelligence, enabling satellite operators and defense stakeholders to anticipate collisions and threats in real time. Vyoma’s rise comes at a critical juncture: Europe is determined to reduce reliance on foreign (particularly U.S.) space-tracking systems and to harden its defenses in the new military domain of space. By delivering independent European capabilities in orbital tracking and automated satellite safety, this young company is turning cutting-edge research into operational technology. The following analysis delves into how Vyoma is positioning itself within Europe’s strategic autonomy framework, contributing to NATO-aligned space resilience, and innovating to keep orbits secure in an era of contested strategic domains.