1) SpaceX Founded in 2002, SpaceX was created with the intention of revolutionizing space travel. The company is headed by Elon Musk, the man behind PayPal, Tesla Motors, and numerous other innovative companies. SpaceX has already had several successful launches, but its crowning achievement to date was in 2012 when it launched an unmanned mission to resupply the International Space Station. The Dragon Spacecraft also included a manned capsule, making it the first-ever commercial spaceship.

2) LeoLabs LeoLabs is the first and only company in the world to provide commercial radar tracking services for objects in Low Earth Orbit. Their goal is to create a global information grid - or Big Data, as they like to call it. They believe that data is the new oil and that their company could be valued at $1 trillion if their services catch on. The company currently owns and operates several radar stations around the world.

3) GHGSat GHGSat is the only company in the world that develops and deploys advanced remote sensing technologies to measure greenhouse gases from space. GHGSat-D, launched in 2016, is the first satellite developed by GHGSat and provides data about carbon dioxide and methane emissions. Moreover, it can track those emissions at a national level and share that data with clients. GHGSat-D is the only satellite globally that provides this type of precise, real-time information.

4) Orbital Insight Orbital Insight is a company aiming to bring big data analytics to space. They focus on image collection and geo-positioning systems to analyze global economic activity. For example, they use high-resolution satellite images to track the number of cars in a Walmart parking lot and their changes over time. They provide this information to their clients to make more informed decisions about the economy and global trends. This helps businesses maximize profits and reduce risk by making smarter investment choices.

5) Slingshot Aerospace The rapidly growing Slingshot Aerospace is a leader in the space industry, specializing in situational intelligence, which helps companies make sense of reams data collected by radar and other observation technology aboard satellites, airplanes and drones. This data helps companies make more informed, timely decisions when it comes to investing their money or reacting to threats in the environment around them. Slingshot's services have been in great demand recently, as world events have taken a turn for the worse.

The future of space exploration is bright. Today, companies are stepping up to the task of exploring space and making science facts out of science fiction. These cutting-edge space companies use Big Data collected by radar and other observation technology aboard satellites, airplanes, and drones to make more informed decisions about their investments or respond to threats around them. The future may be bleak sometimes, but these innovative entrepreneurs will continue pushing forward for a brighter tomorrow no matter what obstacles come their way!