Space Technology patent applications on 18th September 2025
Space Technology Patent Applications on 18th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 18th September 2025, 63 patent applications related to Space Technology were published, representing 0.9% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Space Technology.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Space Technology innovation include:
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- QUALCOMM Incorporated: 8 applications (12.7% of Space Technology patents)
- Aptiv Technologies AG: 4 applications (6.3% of Space Technology patents)
- Kratos Integral Holdings Llc: 4 applications (6.3% of Space Technology patents)
- Orbit Fab Inc: 2 applications (3.2% of Space Technology patents)
- Blue Origin Manufacturing Llc: 2 applications (3.2% of Space Technology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 20 applications (31.7% of all Space Technology patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Space Technology encompass several key innovation areas:
- Satellite: Core technology area
- Aerospace: Core technology area
- Rocket: Core technology area
- Spacecraft: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Space Technology include:
- G01S13/931 (RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES): 11 applications (17.5%)
- G01S13/584 (Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems): 4 applications (6.3%)
- G01S7/356 (Details of non-pulse systems): 3 applications (4.8%)
- G01S13/867 (Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder): 3 applications (4.8%)
- H04W84/06 (Airborne or Satellite Networks (space-based or airborne stations): 3 applications (4.8%)
- B64G1/4024 ({Refueling in space}): 2 applications (3.2%)
- F02K9/52 (Injectors): 2 applications (3.2%)
- F02K9/42 (JET-PROPULSION PLANTS (features of jet-propulsion plants common to gas-turbine plants, air intakes or fuel supply control of air-breathing jet-propulsion plants): 2 applications (3.2%)
- F02K9/64 (JET-PROPULSION PLANTS (features of jet-propulsion plants common to gas-turbine plants, air intakes or fuel supply control of air-breathing jet-propulsion plants): 2 applications (3.2%)
- F02K9/86 (JET-PROPULSION PLANTS (features of jet-propulsion plants common to gas-turbine plants, air intakes or fuel supply control of air-breathing jet-propulsion plants): 2 applications (3.2%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology spans multiple countries:
- US: 103 inventors (53.9%)
- DE: 15 inventors (7.9%)
- JP: 14 inventors (7.3%)
- IN: 11 inventors (5.8%)
- TW: 8 inventors (4.2%)
- CN: 7 inventors (3.7%)
- IL: 7 inventors (3.7%)
- BE: 6 inventors (3.1%)
- NL: 4 inventors (2.1%)
- KR: 4 inventors (2.1%)
The US accounts for 53.9% of inventors in Space Technology, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Space Technology include:
- DENSO CORPORATION × TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 1 joint applications
- DENSO CORPORATION × MIRISE Technologies Corporation: 1 joint applications
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA × MIRISE Technologies Corporation: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 3 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Space Technology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Space Technology innovation:
- Kangqi LIU of San Diego CA US: 3 applications
- Weimin DUAN of San Diego CA US: 3 applications
- Kevin Tobias of Aldie VA US: 3 applications
- Alexander Deuitch of Westminster CO US: 2 applications
- Owen Graham of Issaquah WA US: 2 applications
- Warren Lamont of Seattle WA US: 2 applications
- James Sisco of Goffstown NH US: 2 applications
- Dieter DUYCK of Sint-Niklaas BE: 2 applications
- Johannes VAN WONTERGHEM of Aalter BE: 2 applications
- Arthur DUPUY of Saint Maixent l'Ecole FR: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Space Technology patent applications from 18th September 2025:
20250289592. SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BUSINESS DEVICE AND SPACE TRAFFIC BUSINESS DEVICE
Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Abstract: An SSA business device is a business device with which an SSA business operator manages space object information. The SSA business device includes a space traffic management device that is compatible with space traffic management devices respectively included in business devices that manage space objects. The SSA business device is connected, through the space traffic management device, to a space traffic management system in which the space traffic management devices respectively included in th...
20250289593. MATERIAL TRANSFER INTERFACES FOR SPACE VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Applicant: Orbit Fab Inc
Abstract: Material transfer interfaces for space vehicles, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed. A representative system includes a coupling mechanism including a support structure, a latch-arm base movably connected to the support structure, and a latch arm pivotably connected to the latch-arm base. Another representative system includes a service valve portion, a coupling portion configured to receive the service valve portion, and a coupling mechanism for coupling the service valve portion...
20250289594. MATERIAL TRANSFER INTERFACES FOR SPACE VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Applicant: Orbit Fab Inc
Abstract: Material transfer interfaces for space vehicles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system includes a first coupler configured to be carried by a first space vehicle, and a first valve device carried by the first coupler. The system further includes a second coupler configured to be carried by a second space vehicle and a second valve device carried by the second coupler. The first coupler includes rotatable and translatable latch arms positioned to engage with an...
20250290002. JET REFERENCE FLUID FORMULATIONS FOR FUEL SURROGATES AND METHODS THEREOF
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Abstract: A jet reference fluid (JRF) composition and use in a method of testing is disclosed. The jet reference fluid includes a first hydrocarbon, and a second hydrocarbon, and where the first hydrocarbon and the second hydrocarbon may or may not include aromatic compounds. The jet reference fluid (JRF) composition may include one or more additives, such as glycol monomethyl ether. A method for testing compatibility of the jet reference fluid (JRF) with aviation fuel is also disclosed. The method can be...
20250290128. METHOD OF MEASURING MICROSATELLITE LENGTH VARIATIONS
Applicant: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Abstract: This invention provides a method for obtaining microsatellite lengths from initial nucleic acid templates each of which comprise a microsatellite and two flanking portions, which define the microsatellite and its locus.
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 63 applications in a single day, Space Technology shows high innovation activity, indicating sustained R&D investment and market development.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology includes 45 organizations, indicating moderate competition with established players and emerging companies.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Space Technology patents include: with, data, signal, least, based, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Space Technology is in a early development phase with emerging applications and technologies.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Space Technology often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors: 575 applications
- Medical Devices: 433 applications
- 5G Technology: 246 applications
- Cybersecurity: 236 applications
- Internet of Things: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 176 applications
- Renewable Energy: 175 applications
- Biotechnology: 169 applications