Proof of Usefulness Report

LeoLabs

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+743
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

LeoLabs is a high-value, critical infrastructure project with verified 'Centaur' status (>$100M valuation/revenue potential) in the Space Situational Awareness market. External verification confirms significant traction ($50M+ in contracts, 100+ employees, Series B funding) which far exceeds the modest and inaccurate details provided in the submission (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The project scores exceptionally high on utility, innovation, and timing, though the submission quality itself was poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35.63
Audience Reach Impact+18.00
Technical Innovation+21.38
Evidence Of Traction+23.75
Market Timing Relevance+10.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+109.26
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+743

Project Details

Project URL
leolabs.space
Description
LeoLabs™ is dedicated to protecting satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) from collisions. The number of satellites in LEO is growing rapidly, and there is no reliable or responsive commercial service for tracking these satellites and the debris that threatens them. LEO is a shared, critical resource and responsible stewardship is important if we are to maintain its use. LeoLabs™ Tracking as a Service (TaaS) will address this need with a worldwide network of phased-array radars and a data analytics service that will address the shortcomings of current data sources by (a) tracking 10x more debris than is currently tracked and (b) rapidly responding to urgent customer requests. LeoLabs™ TaaS also includes other services - quickly tracking newly launched satellites, verifying deployments, verifying maneuvers, and troubleshooting satellite malfunctions.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline