Space

The Space sector engages clients to align space capabilities with mission requirements and commercial objectives.

Our space experts are prepared to help bring dual-use technologies to market and integrate them into existing space architectures.

Our Team

Elara Nova's advisory teams bring decades of experience leading national security space programs and commercial space companies.

Where We Lead

Elara Nova empowers clients across the full spectrum of space operations, from strategy and policy to capability development and systems integration.

If your needs go beyond space, we incorporate cross-domain expertise from our air, cyber, international, and financial advisory teams to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive solution.

Our focus is simple: move space capabilities forward.

How We Help

Company Direction

Identify and hone your differentiated capabilities to solve national security space challenges and create a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market

Emerging Technologies & Concepts

Evaluate emerging space technologies and next-generation employment concepts to make informed investment decisions, accelerate capability development, and maintain technological advantages in a competitive space market

Commercial Space Market Entry

Accelerate market entry by engaging government and commercial stakeholders and accessing innovation pathways for dual-use technologies

Mission Area Architecture

Demonstrate detailed knowledge to strengthen the impact and credibility of your national security product and service solutions across all mission areas from domain awareness and ISR to combat power and more

Space Acquisition & Program Management

Navigate the complexities of space system acquisition, from program structure and requirements development to contract strategy and milestone execution to deliver capabilities on schedule and within budget

Space Systems Integration

Integrate space-based capabilities with ground, air, cyber, and maritime systems, ensuring seamless data flow and closing kill chains across joint force and coalition operations

Satellite Operations & Mission Sustainment

Plan and execute long-term satellite operations through ground system management and cloud-based support strategies that maximize mission availability and deliver continuous value throughout the system lifecycle

Space Workforce & Organizational Development

Build and develop the workforce, leadership, and organizational structures required to execute space missions

Why Elara Nova?

Elara Nova empowers clients to:

  • Align commercial space capabilities with mission requirements
  • Cross the “Valley of Death” by bringing capabilities from development to deployment
  • Navigate space acquisition pathways to streamline the development, acquisition, and sustainment of capabilities
  • Integrate space systems into existing space-based architectures
  • Execute on space program management goals and objectives
  • Facilitate government and commercial collaboration for both U.S. and Allied partner nations

Tailored Expertise

Our custom-built teams are designed to accelerate clients success:

$217.8M

C2 Contract Secured

Empowered a company to secure a $217.8M command and control data contract.

$2.8B

Program Secured

Generated strategy recommendations and a multi—member color team review resulting in a winner-take-all award.

$259M+

in Space Force Contracts

Enabled a company to secure $259M+ in contracts with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, MDA and SDA, including STRATFI funding.

16 Days

Rapid Technical Due Diligence Evaluation

Completed a full-spectrum technical and market analysis for a private equity firm evaluating TRL maturity, supply chain resilience, and competitive posture.

6 Month

Faster Go-to-Market Entry

Delivered a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for an allied nation’s U.S. entity, accelerating U.S. government customer acquisition engagement.

10 Year

Strategic Assessment Outlook

Delivered a decade-spanning strategic assessment integrating internal capabilities, R&D pathways, and government demand signals for an aerospace client.

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