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Space Leasing International (SLI)

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www.spaceleasing.com
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Space Leasing International (SLI) is a specialized asset financing company powering the aerospace economy by providing innovative and flexible capital solutions. Established in 2023 by the Libra Group, SLI leverages its parent company's 50 years of experience in high-value asset financing across diverse industries and nearly 60 countries. The company addresses the significant capital needs of the rapidly growing space economy, which is projected to reach $1 trillion, by bridging the gap between available capital and the deployment of critical infrastructure.

SLI's core focus initially centered on the space industry, encompassing ground stations, satellites, and communications technologies. These assets are vital for global connectivity, economic growth, national security, and scientific advancement, playing a crucial role in earth observation, weather forecasting, and real-time data transmission. Recognizing the high upfront costs and long development timelines in the space sector, SLI offers tailored leasing structures to help manufacturers and operators scale efficiently, preserve equity, and reinvest in innovation.

Expanding its operational scope in July 2025, SLI now also includes frontier technology aviation assets, specifically zero-emission electric aircraft. This move into sustainable aviation highlights its commitment to advanced aerospace technologies. The company provides a range of services including sale-leaseback agreements for existing assets, asset finance for newly manufactured assets to support scaling, and "as a service" vendor financing programs, transforming capital expenditures into manageable operational costs for customers. Through these solutions, SLI democratizes access to space and frontier aerospace technology, enabling the creation of an integrated aerospace economy.

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