Closing Bell Manifest Space: Sidus Space CEO & Founder Carol Craig on Golden Dome, Disruption in Space and a Company Stepping Into the Spotlight 1/14/26
Jan 14, 2026
Carol Craig, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Sidus Space, shares insights into her company's impressive journey, marked by a staggering 400% stock surge. She discusses the challenges of going public, including the impact of limited analyst coverage. Carol also reveals the significance of Sidus's recent contract win with the Missile Defense Agency under the Golden Dome strategy, highlighting its pivotal role in U.S. missile defense. This conversation not only showcases her leadership but also the exciting future of space technology.
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Bootstrapped Origins And IP Ownership
- Carol Craig said Citus Space grew out of Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions and rebranded in 2021 before going public.
- She emphasized the company initially self-funded product development and retained ownership of IP and the satellite constellation.
From Best-Kept Secret To Market Spotlight
- Carol Craig believes lack of analyst coverage kept the company under the radar after IPO.
- She says recent defense priorities and budgets pushed Citus Space onto investors' radars.
Shareholders Funded Product Development
- Carol Craig stresses Citus built its products with shareholder funding rather than relying initially on government contracts.
- She highlights that shareholders own the company's products and IP as a result.