Sidus Space, Inc..
SIDU.US | Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Sidus Space, Inc., a space-as-a-service company, focuses on the design, manufacture, launch, and data collection of commercial satellite constellations and provides advanced manufacturing and strategic mission support services. It operates through two divisions: Space Infrastructure and Applied Solu...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Sidus Space, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Sidus Space, Inc. is a space-as-a-service company, not a financial institution. Its core business involves satellite design, manufacturing, launch, and data collection for aerospace, defense, maritime, and agriculture industries.
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As such, the company does not offer lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, lending practices, consumer credit, fee structures, and financial inclusion programs are not applicable to its operations. The provided evidence discusses pricing for space services,
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internal data access,
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and community engagement initiatives (Sidus Serves) that support education and STEM,
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but these do not fall under the scope of financial inclusion or fair money practices as defined by the rubric.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Sidus Space reported that 0% of its employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements in 2024.
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The employee view on business outlook was 32 out of 100 in January 2026.
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The company experienced high turnover, with 9 people leaving the machine shop in the last 2 months as of late 2025.
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As of December 31, 2024, all 104 employees were full-time, with no part-time staff.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles regarding Sidus Space's fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, substantiated forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clauses in supplier contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers.
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Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company has a formal whistleblower policy that allows for anonymous reporting via a hotline, prohibits retaliation, and mandates investigations by the Compliance Officer with oversight by the Audit Committee.
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Annual training on the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which includes whistleblower provisions, is conducted, and quarterly summaries of reports are provided to the Audit Committee.
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The board of directors consists of 60% independent directors (6 out of 10 total directors, including CEO and CTO, as per Article 0 and 2025 proxy statement nominees).
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The company has an FCPA-compliant anti-corruption policy, but training frequency and effectiveness metrics are not specified beyond annual acknowledgment.
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The company is ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D certified, indicating third-party verification of its quality management system, which includes some ethical claims.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided article for Sidus Space, Inc., a space and defense technology company, explicitly states that it does not contain any data relevant to cruelty-free practices, animal welfare, or similar topics.
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Therefore, no KPIs related to the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the available evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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Sidus Space is explicitly focused on dual-use technology, with its LizzieSat micro-constellation, Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem, and Fortis™ VPX systems described as applicable to both commercial and defense sectors, and designed for applications across space, air, land, and sea.
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The company's board includes Kelle Wendling, who has three decades of government contracting and defense experience, and the executive team has a strong background in aerospace, defense, and technology.
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While the company offers AI-driven solutions, there is no information regarding ethical safeguards for potential military uses of its AI systems.
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There is also no information on the number or percentage of dual-use items screened for civilian-risk mitigation. The company is subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for dual-use applications and is International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) registered.
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However, there is no specific data on the percentage of revenue from arms contracts, sales to embargoed regimes, or investments in peacebuilding initiatives. No information is available regarding conflict divestment policies, export end-user certification, lobbying, humanitarian procurement, human rights due diligence frequency, Arms Trade Treaty compliance, UN Guiding Principles alignment, ethical red lines, exposure to controversial weapons, war risk audits, annual conflict partner reviews, defense divestment completion percentage, conflict minerals, peace tech investment ratio, conflict zone procurement, or ethical red lines compliance rate.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Sidus Space states a commitment to environmental sustainability, utilizing 3D printing in satellite manufacturing to reduce energy consumption and material waste.
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The company recycles approximately 5,000 pounds of metal annually, along with all used oil and coolant.
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A collaboration on the LizzieSat™-3 mission is highlighted as a move towards sustainable space operations, focusing on post-launch adaptability and long-term use of space systems.
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However, the provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, renewable energy use, water consumption, waste diversion rates as a percentage, or other detailed environmental performance metrics required for scoring against the rubric's KPIs.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company has one formal partnership with Junior Achievement of the Space Coast, which is a local community group.
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This falls closest to the 'not applicable' tier given the quantitative thresholds for formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported in the provided articles.
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Additionally, FPIC processes are not applicable to the company's operations as there is no discussion of projects directly impacting indigenous peoples.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company's privacy policy, last updated July 30, 2022,
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outlines user rights for EEA residents under GDPR and California consumers under CCPA, including rights to access, update, delete, and object to data processing, as well as data portability.
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It states that personal data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes, with usage data generally retained for shorter periods unless legally obligated to retain longer.
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The company holds an AS9100 Aerospace certification, is ITAR compliant, and has ISO 9001:2015 certification for its manufacturing facility.
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It also holds NASA 8739.4, NASA 8739.5, J STD 001, and IPC A 610 certifications.
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Sidus Space received FCC approval for its LizzieSat-1 launch and operating license in August 2023,
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ITU spectrum licensing in April 2021,
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and a NOAA Tier 1 license in 2024.
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The FCC also approved LizzieSat constellation missions two through five in October 2024.
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The company engages third-party services for security control evaluations, including penetration testing and independent audits.
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It also mentions completing critical command and data system testing in Q4 2023 and required environmental testing for launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9.
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The company requires subcontractors to report cybersecurity incidents to its IT Incident Response Coordinator, who investigates the direct impact and assigns a severity rating to confirmed incidents, ranging from none to critical.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Sidus Space integrates circular design principles into some product lines by utilizing post-launch connectable interfaces (iSSI™) for satellite upgrades and maintenance.
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This technology was demonstrated in flight on the ISS in 2022, indicating that products are designed for easy repair through these interfaces.
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