Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company applying artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to national security challenges, expanding into the space domain with satellite systems and space surveillance capabilities. Founded by Palmer Luckey, Anduril is transforming military capabilities through software-defined solutions.

In September 2024, Anduril announced plans to design, build, and launch fully integrated space systems by end of 2025, leveraging its Lattice AI platform for autonomous satellite operations. The company partnered with Apex Space to provide satellite buses for military space missions, enabling rapid payload deployment. Anduril also partnered with Impulse Space to integrate Mira orbital transfer vehicles for classified national security requirements.

Space Systems Command awarded Anduril a $25 million contract in September 2024 to create a mesh network for the Space Surveillance Network, transforming the legacy communication system into a modern integrated network providing comprehensive operational awareness of the space environment. The company's Lattice platform manages data from multiple space surveillance sensors, enabling real-time threat assessment.

Anduril's space payloads will provide warfighters with real-time data exploitation, autonomous satellite coordination, and resilient communication capabilities. The first 2025 launch will test multiple payloads including mission data processing and infrared imaging. In August 2024, Anduril raised $1.5 billion in Series F funding at $14 billion valuation. The company continues expanding AI-enabled defense capabilities from ground and air domains into space operations.