Shield Space brings together proven UAS autonomy, CubeSat mission heritage, and tactical software design to deliver truly independent capability on orbit. Our mission is simple: deliver machine-speed decisions where human-in-the-loop control can't reach to deliver orbital advantage.
Our Values
High Agency
We move fast, take ownership, break through blockers, and make the impossible real.
Mission First
We focus on outcomes, not process. We optimise for impact where it matters most.
Integrity
We do what we say and say what we mean.
Autonomous and Accountable
We give people the space to move and the responsibility to deliver.
Leadership Team
Graeme Ritchie
Co-Founder & CEO
Systems-focused defence technologist and founder of Shield UAS. Leads programme execution and strategic partnerships.
Daniel Molland
Co-Founder & CTO
CubeSat and launch integration specialist. Leads autonomy system and platform integration across defence-facing use cases.
Tom Andrews
Co-Founder & Chief AI Architect
Architect of the Venom autonomy stack. Leads AI development, sensor fusion, and orbital ML deployment for Orbital Eyes.
Professor Jon Wade
Scientific Advisor
Planetary scientist and strategic advisor. Provides oversight on physical platform design and materials readiness.