Slooh

Slooh is a digital media and social media startup that has been operating since 2003. The company's mission is to make space exploration accessible and engaging for all, as reflected in their slogan "Bringing the universe to your fingertips, making space exploration accessible and engaging for all." Slooh has achieved this by connecting telescopes to the Internet, providing public access to celestial views, and creating free, advertising-supported programs showcasing live telescope images. In March 2014, Slooh solidified its position by signing a Space Act Agreement with NASA to "Bring the Universe to Everyone and Help Protect Earth, Too." The company's innovative approach includes automated observatories that capture real-time celestial images for online broadcast, utilizing patented technology under Patent No.: US 7,194,146 B2. Slooh members have contributed significantly to astronomical discoveries, with over 2.5 million photos/140,000 FITS of more than 40,000 celestial objects and over 2,000 submissions to the Minor Planet Center. Slooh's primary observatories are located on Mt. Teide in collaboration with the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC) and in Chile in partnership with the Catholic University. Moreover, Slooh has broadcasted live events from partner observatories in various locations worldwide, showcasing celestial events such as asteroid flybys, comets, transits, eclipses, and solar activities. Their live broadcasts, featuring expert commentary from astronomers Will Gater and Bob Berman, are syndicated to major media outlets including TIME, National Geographic, Wired, and NBC. The most recent milestone for Slooh is the $5.00M Venture Round investment on 31 October 2023, with the participation of Connecticut Innovations and Michael Paolucci as investors. Slooh's continuous advancements in making space exploration accessible and its successful collaboration with governmental and educational institutions position the company as a significant player in the digital media and social media industries.