Nanoracks, LLC

Webster, TX · Founded 2009 · Aerospace · Still private

Modular orbital platforms (ModPAK) and space outposts that attach to resident space objects to extend their functionality and operational life

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · nanoracks.com

Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters: Webster, TX
Founded: 2009
Latest Form D: $495K, Jun 2013
Total capital: $1.2M

Federal grants: $734K; 3 awards · 2022; Rank in peer group#15 of 39
Private capital raised: $495K; 1 Form D · last Jun 2013; 160 months since last filing
Federal contracts: None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents: 7; 4 pending · first 2020; Rank in peer group#3 of 39

Capital timeline

Latest events

Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · An Investigation of In-Space Welding Techniques for Feasibility and Optimality$245K
Aug 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · ModPak: Modular Spacecraft with Variable Packout Capability for Flexible On-Orbit Servicing and Remediation$241K
Jul 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Investigating Passive Techniques to Mitigate Loss in Fuel Storage in Space Environments$247K
Jun 2013Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$495K

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Standing among 39 peers

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Aerospace · System

Federal grants#15 · top 38%
Granted patents#3 · top 8%

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Founders and team

From SEC Form D filings

CHRISTOPHER CUMMINSExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterNamed in SEC Form D filings
JEFFREY MANBERExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterNamed in SEC Form D filings

What it has protected

USPTO · 7 granted of 11

Sep 2, 2025GrantedSpace OvenUSPTOUS 12,405,011
May 20, 2025GrantedSpacecraft Systems Airlock For International Space Station Access And Interface And Methods Of OperationUSPTOUS 12,304,666
Aug 8, 2023GrantedSpacecraft Systems Airlock For International Space Station Access And Interface And Methods Of OperationUSPTOUS 11,718,425

Show all 11 patent records

Space OvenSep 2, 2025 · US 12,405,011Granted
Spacecraft Systems Airlock For International Space Station Access And Interface And Methods Of OperationMay 20, 2025 · US 12,304,666Granted
Spacecraft Systems Airlock For International Space Station Access And Interface And Methods Of OperationAug 8, 2023 · US 11,718,425Granted
Space OvenJul 11, 2023 · US 11,698,194Granted
Spacecraft Systems And MethodsJan 5, 2021 · US 10,882,646Granted
Spacecraft Systems Airlock For International Space Station Access And Interface And Methods Of OperationDec 1, 2020 · US 10,850,872Granted
Grapple-Fixture Deployment DeviceJul 9, 2020 · Application 16734176Pending
Spacecraft Systems And MethodsFeb 25, 2020 · US 10,569,911Granted
Reactor MicroplateAug 29, 2019 · Application 16289598Pending
Modular Grapple ApparatusApplication 62788071Pending
Space OvenApplication 62901133Pending

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

Sector-level, not company-level

06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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Sources

Federal grants from SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF and DoD records. Federal contracts from USAspending.gov. Private capital from SEC Form D. Patents from USPTO. Publications from OpenAlex. Regulatory activity from the Federal Register. Press matched on company name.

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.