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• ABOVE Space builds modular satellite platforms for on orbit testing and validation
• The planned retirement of the ISS creates demand for alternative orbital infrastructure
• ABOVE offers automated platforms for commercial and government customers
• The opportunity aligns with long term space infrastructure trends
• Execution, scaling, and government contracting remain material risks

ABOVE Space Development Corporation develops modular satellite platforms designed for on orbit testing, validation, and limited manufacturing. The company focuses on giving commercial and government customers access to microgravity environments without requiring them to build or operate spacecraft.

For more than two decades, the International Space Station has served as the primary platform for microgravity research. NASA plans to retire the ISS by 2030. Once decommissioned, continuous government operated orbital laboratory access ends.

Companies conducting materials research, pharmaceutical testing, and hardware validation will need alternative infrastructure. Government agencies will also require new platforms for testing and deployment. Without replacements, development timelines slow and costs rise.

ABOVE designs automated satellite platforms that host customer payloads in low Earth orbit.

Core elements include
• Prometheus. A smaller platform intended for hosted payloads and technology demonstrations
• Archimedes. A larger platform concept intended for government and defense related missions
• Prototype to Product Fast Track. An internal process intended to move hardware from prototype testing to operational validation using orbital flight data

Customers contract for access to orbital infrastructure rather than managing spacecraft development, launch, or mission operations internally.

Commercial space activity continues to expand across communications, defense, and research. Government agencies increasingly rely on commercial providers rather than bespoke systems.

As the ISS approaches retirement, alternative orbital platforms are expected to play a larger role in microgravity research and on orbit testing. ABOVE aims to serve this demand through modular, repeatable missions.

ABOVE has participated in government and research focused programs related to space technology development.

Examples include
• Execution of missions involving customer payloads to low Earth orbit
• Participation in structured agreements and government programs
• Operational experience within regulated aerospace environments

These activities demonstrate experience but do not represent endorsements or guarantees of future work.

ABOVE Space generates revenue through multiple channels that scale with each mission.

The Prototype-to-Product Fast-Track™ (P2P) program accelerates customers from early-stage prototypes to TRL-9 mission-ready hardware in a single ISS mission. This consulting and hosting service generates fees at each stage: payload integration, mission operations support, and data delivery. Customers avoid the typical multi-year qualification process, gaining 18-24 months of time advantage.

Prometheus missions carry hosted payloads from commercial and government customers. Each spacecraft accommodates multiple payloads simultaneously, creating stacked revenue from a single launch vehicle. Sample return capabilities add premium service fees, potentially doubling revenue per mission by delivering physical materials from space.

The business model scales efficiently. Year one targets one Prometheus mission. By year five, the roadmap projects twelve missions annually, multiplying revenue without proportional cost increases. Each additional payload on existing missions adds margin with minimal incremental expense.

The DoD Step 2.0 IDIQ contract structure provides a pathway to recurring government revenue. Once qualified under these mechanisms, ABOVE can receive task orders without competing each contract from zero, reducing sales cycles and improving revenue predictability.

The Archimedes platform carries a validation that matters for government contracts. DARPA designated it "Awardable" on the ERIS marketplace. This status signals that the spacecraft meets technical, programmatic, and compliance standards for defense applications. Agencies can contract with ABOVE knowing DARPA has already vetted the core capabilities.

The tactical applications extend beyond traditional satellite missions. Power beaming technology enables energy delivery to remote military assets, reducing fuel logistics costs and operational risk. Communications relay capabilities support beyond-line-of-sight coordination for distributed forces.

ABOVE qualifies for DoD Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) matching on Archimedes contracts. This mechanism could provide up to $3.8 million in additional capital without equity dilution. The government matches private investment in dual-use technologies, accelerating development while preserving shareholder value. This funding advantage is available specifically because Archimedes serves both commercial and defense markets.

The Prometheus Spark mission is designed to achieve profitability on its first flight. Revenue from hosted payloads, P2P consulting services, and NASA collaboration funding targets exceed the mission's operational costs. This first-mission profitability reduces the capital required to reach sustainable operations.

Each subsequent Prometheus mission builds on proven systems, lowering per-unit costs through manufacturing learning curves and operational refinement. The spacecraft design allows rapid replication once the first unit validates the architecture.

ABOVE Space offers tangible benefits alongside equity. Investment tiers range from $460 to $9,982, each providing space-themed rewards that begin delivering value immediately.

Investors receive space-flown photographs that traveled to the ISS, certified with mission documentation. Higher tiers include ISS NFTs, seeds that orbited Earth, and the opportunity to name components on ABOVE spacecraft. These perks create personal connection to the mission while the equity investment grows.

The combination of immediate rewards and long-term equity participation differentiates this campaign from traditional investment opportunities. You gain both the psychological satisfaction of space participation and the financial upside of ownership.

ABOVE platforms operate autonomously in low Earth orbit. Payloads are integrated before launch and operated remotely once deployed. Mission data is transmitted back to Earth for analysis.

The platforms emphasize modular design to support multiple payload configurations across missions.

• Prometheus missions are intended to support near term hosted payload demand
• Archimedes remains under development for larger scale applications
• Future progress depends on technical execution, customer demand, regulatory approvals, and capital availability

Forward Looking Statement
Statements regarding future plans or development timelines reflect current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially. Prospective investors should review official offering materials and risk disclosures before making any investment decision.

ABOVE was founded by engineers and scientists with professional experience in space mission design and operations. Leadership backgrounds include aerospace engineering, thermal systems, power systems, and government research environments. The company also works with external advisors across aerospace, medicine, and manufacturing.

• Aligned with long term government and commercial interest in orbital infrastructure
• Addresses anticipated demand from the planned retirement of the ISS
• Demonstrated prior mission execution involving on orbit operations
• Experience working within regulated government procurement environments
• Modular platform design supports repeatable missions

• Space hardware development involves high technical risk
• Mission schedules depend on manufacturing readiness and launch availability
• Government contracts remain competitive and budget dependent
• Commercial demand for on orbit manufacturing services remains early stage
• Scaling operations introduces capital and execution risk

As space activity shifts toward commercial infrastructure, companies attempting to provide access to orbit play a growing role. ABOVE represents one effort to build platforms intended to support research, testing, and development beyond the ISS era.

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Invst Guru is not affiliated with ABOVE Space, Silicon Prairie Capital Partners, or any broker-dealer. Any investment in private or early-stage companies involves risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. All investments in ABOVE Space must be made through its official Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign page on Silicon Prairie Capital Partners. No investment terms are included in this newsletter. For full offering details, risk factors, and disclosures, please review the company’s official Form C filing and offering page.