Proof of Usefulness Report

Slingshot Aerospace

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+599
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Slingshot Aerospace is a verified, high-value Space Domain Awareness (SDA) company with significant government contracts (e.g., U.S. Space Force) and verifiable traction (Series A-1 funding, ~150 employees). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and empty descriptions. The score reflects the project's high real-world utility and verified market position, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+81.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+631
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+599

Project Details

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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