Copernic Space is a decentralized marketplace for the space economy that leverages blockchain technology to enable access to space assets and related data. The platform connects providers and buyers of space-related products and services, making it easier for them to exchange and monetize space assets such as satellite data, space debris, and even payloads headed for the moon.

The space industry has historically been closed off to new entrants due to high barriers to entry and the limited accessibility of space assets and data. Copernic Space aims to solve this problem by democratizing access to the space economy through its decentralized marketplace. By making it easier for individuals and companies to buy and sell space-related assets and data, Copernic Space creates a more level playing field for innovation and entrepreneurship in the space industry.

In addition to its marketplace, Copernic Space has developed award-winning space initiatives such as Satellite Rhino, which leverages satellite imagery to help save endangered rhinos. The platform is also working with numerous space companies and is in the process of onboarding more space assets and service offerings to its marketplace.
Roadmap:
2023 Q1/Q2: Onboard partner assets on marketplace, finish digital payload standard, lock down commercial partnerships to launch and list space assets.
2023 Q2/Q3: Launch committed first payload sales and finalize agreements for others, launch Space Passport, create initial proof of concept for the data standard (satellite data imagery, space debris).
2023 Q4: Launch commercial MVP for the data standard for satellite imagery and data, continue onboarding more related listing and service offerings on the marketplace.
2024 Q1: Begin building SpacePool, a DeFi funding app, lock down first agreements for projects/companies to be hosted on SpacePool.
2024 Q2: Go to securities licensing to launch full SpacePool product.
2024 Q3/Q4: Launch SpacePool to the market, start financing rounds for space companies.
If Copernic Space were to receive funding from a grant, it would allocate the funds towards the development and implementation of its roadmap. This may include hiring additional staff to support onboarding of space assets and service offerings, investing in marketing and outreach efforts to attract more buyers and sellers to the platform, and continuing to develop new features and tools to enhance the user experience. Additionally, funding could potentially be used to support the development of SpacePool, which could provide a new and innovative way to finance space companies and projects through blockchain technology.
