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Satcom

IonQ Signs MOU With DOE For Quantum In-Space Demo

The partnership will also study the use of quantum tech in space for other priorities—options include offering a secure alternative to GPS and investigating quantum networking.

Lunar

Moon Telescope Sparks Lunar-Distance Relationship

There’s plans afoot to put a new telescope near the Moon’s south pole—and a Canadian company was selected this week to design and build its instrument suite.

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EuropeStartupsTechnology

Spanish VLEO Startup Kreios Closes €8M Seed Round

New satellites are coming to an orbit (very) near you.

BusinessEuropeSatcom

The Ground Segment Takes Center Stage in Paris

Whatever the future holds for satellite operators, it’s safe to assume that the ground segment will be a lock step in making advancements of their own.

EuropeLEOTechnology

Exotrail Unveils Details of Second Spacevan OTV Mission

The mission, dubbed Wings of Light, will carry hosted payloads as well as satellites the OTV will deploy on orbit.

EuropeVC/PE

K2 Space Nabs $15M from NewSpace Capital

K2 has locked in $195M in funding without even flying an orbital mission. Its first customer mission, Gravitas, is planned for next year.

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EuropeStartupsTechnology

Spanish VLEO Startup Kreios Closes €8M Seed Round

New satellites are coming to an orbit (very) near you.

ISSStartupsTechnology

Icarus Raises $6.1M Seed to Put Robot Workers in Space

Add astronaut to the long list of jobs at risk of being displaced by AI.

EOEuropeStartups

Messium Plants £3.3M Hyperspectral Seed

Messium uses hyperspectral data from publicly available sources and commercial hyperspectral satellite operators to understand the nitrogen levels in its customers’ farm plots.

EuropeInternationalStartups

Orbital Paradigm Makes the Case for Profitable Reentry

Compared to the total mass of hardware that humanity launched to space during the last 70 years, the amount we’ve brought home intact pales in comparison.

Funding Deals
EuropeVC/PE

K2 Space Nabs $15M from NewSpace Capital

VC/PE

Apex Closes $200M Series D

EquitiesVC/PE

Rendezvous Robotics Emerges With $3M

BusinessStartupsVC/PE

Q&A with Varda’s CEO Will Bruey