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Outside Analytics develops and deploys software and analytics for national-security space missions, turning raw sensor data into actionable intelligence. Its products cover the full space-domain data lifecycle, including processing, visualization, and testing, for DoD, the Intelligence Community, and commercial space entities. Key offerings are SOFA (a government-owned mission data processing system for the Space Force), Deneir (an extensible ISR and Space Domain Awareness visualization platform), Argus (early detection and tracking for Army drone missions), and Dolos (a digital twin ecosystem for algorithm development with sensor data). The company differentiates itself through a specialized focus on space-domain intelligence, mission-critical, field-ready tools, and deep government relationships, culminating in its acquisition by SMX to expand its footprint in the space market.
About Outside Analytics
Industries
Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.1M
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OA's website updated July 21, 2026 shows active growth under SMX.
- In December 2025, OA won a SciTec subcontract on the $259 million FORGE EOS contract.
- June 2026 federal data shows $18.0 million obligations, with $16.3 million from GSA.
What critics are saying
- OA relies heavily on Space Force and GSA work; 2026 revenue concentration is dangerous.
- As an SMX subsidiary since 2023, OA risks dilution inside Digital Solutions Group.
- A FORGE or DAVE recompete loss in 2026-2027 would crush OA's standalone relevance.
What makes Outside Analytics unique
- OA builds government-owned mission software like SOFA and FORGE for Space Force.
- Its 80-plus Colorado engineers focus on real-time sensor processing and visualization.
- OA combines geospatial analytics, digital twins, and mission data pipelines for national security.
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$1.1M
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↑ 1%HERNDON, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Outside Analytics (OA), a trusted software engineering and data analytics partner within the National Security Space community. OA architects and delivers software, analytics, and visualization solutions to address data-driven challenges in the increasingly complex National Security and commercial space-based ecosystem. Operating from the “Front Range” of Colorado, one of the fastest growing high-tech sectors in the U.S., Outside Analytics’ highly skilled engineers and scientists support the entire space-based technical data lifecycle, from sensor first light to ongoing operations and maintenance. OA adds to SMX valuable new national security space market clients as well as advanced capabilities including software engineering, sensor data processing, and data analytics and visualization. OA has also played a central role in developing open framework architectures to bring modern software engineering approaches to legacy space mission priorities
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About Outside Analytics
Industries
Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.1M
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
2017
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