# CREAN®

> CREAN, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based aerospace engineering and Smart Factory company that supplies hands-on engineering services and manufacturing-optimization programs to space, defense, and commercial clients. Founded in 2002 by James and Jennifer Crean, the firm fields teams of aerospace subject-matter experts who help customers move systems from concept through full-scale production while modernizing factory operations. CREAN is also developing CelestNet, a proposed lunar communications and navigation network, following its 2023 acquisition of Aquarian Space.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founders:** James Crean (Founder & Chief Visionary Officer), Jennifer Crean (Co-Founder & CEO/CFO)
- **Team size:** ~49 employees per data-provider records; company cites hundreds of aerospace experts and 500+ subject-matter experts across its network
- **Products:** Aerospace & Defense Engineering Services, Smart Factory Transformation, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT), CelestNet, Supply Chain & Operational Optimization
- **Notable:** Founded and sustained for 20+ years as a woman-owned small business in aerospace engineering., Fields seven teams of aerospace subject-matter experts serving Fortune 100/2000 clients., Acquired Aquarian Space in 2023 to launch development of the CelestNet lunar communications and navigation network.

## Products & services

- **Aerospace & Defense Engineering Services** — Hands-on systems engineering, mechanical design, digital electronics, communications, propulsion, and quality/reliability work across seven expert teams.
- **Smart Factory Transformation** — Manufacturing optimization using IIoT, real-time data services, asset tracking, and operational insight to modernize production operations.
- **Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT)** — End-to-end engineering, integration, and test services for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and mission-critical systems.
- **CelestNet** — A proposed lunar communications and navigation constellation offering data transmission, storage, routing, and GPS-like position/navigation/timing services for Moon missions.
- **Supply Chain & Operational Optimization** — Supplier and supply-chain management, continuous improvement, and productivity programs for high-mix, high-precision manufacturers.

## Achievements

- Founded and sustained for 20+ years as a woman-owned small business in aerospace engineering.
- Fields seven teams of aerospace subject-matter experts serving Fortune 100/2000 clients.
- Acquired Aquarian Space in 2023 to launch development of the CelestNet lunar communications and navigation network.
- Cited internal track record of 500+ subject-matter experts and $500M+ in value-added client impact.
- Sponsor/exhibitor at industry events including Satellite Innovation.

## Latest updates

- **2023-05** — Acquired Aquarian Space to fuel development of the CelestNet lunar communications and navigation system.
- **2023-03** — Announced development of lunar communications and navigation services ahead of anticipated Artemis and commercial lunar missions.
- **2022-07** — Latest reported seed funding of $560,000 (total reported funding ~$1.41M).
- **2025-06** — Co-founder Jennifer Crean featured by Brock University in a profile of women leaders in the space industry.

## Links

- Website: https://creaninc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creaninc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/creaninc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creaninc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creaninc

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Last updated: 2026-07-06