InternationalStartups

The UK and Space Florida Launch Joint Fund

The new fund supports projects with at least one partner headquartered in each region.

EuropeStartups

deltaVision Raises €10.2M to Build In-Orbit Refueling Tech

deltaVision plans to use the new capital to fund two parallel expansion efforts: grow its manufacturing capacity, and research new capabilities.

LaunchMilitary

DoD Adds $11.4B to NatSec Launch Contracts

The DoD upped its ceiling for national security space launches on Friday, more than tripling the pool of NSSL launch contracts from $5.6B to $17B.

StartupsTechnologyVC/PE

Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M Seed, Moves to NYC

No matter how lofty the space industry’s dreams get, the reality of spaceflight remains limited by size, weight, and power constraints

BusinessEuropeInternational

ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation

Payload spoke with ISU cofounder Bob Richards and Dean Emerita Angie Bukley about what happened, and what comes next.

BusinessLEO

Exclusive: Loft Orbital Scales Offering with Apex Bus Purchase

Loft Orbital announced the purchase of new satellite bus inventory today designed to fly larger, more power hungry customer payloads.

EuropeLunar

Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030

Lunar Outpost Europe will develop thermal management solutions to help Moonraker withstand the wide temperature swings in lunar orbit.

StartupsTechnology

Reditus Finishes ENOS Reentry Vehicle Ahead of First Flight

Reditus announced today it completed development of its first reentry spacecraft—called ENOS—which is scheduled to fly a debut flight this fall.

PolicyScienceStartups

Reflect Orbital Cleared to Fly In-Orbit Mirror by FCC 

The FCC said concerns about how the spacecraft will impact the environment and astronomy are outside of the Commission’s scope.

MilitaryStartups

Pulse Space Lands $40M Space Force Contract to Develop Laser Tech

Pulse Space, a WA-based startup building laser systems capable of beaming power to other satellites on orbit, announced a $40M Space Force contract.

EuropeMilitary

NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets

Eight NATO allies announced plans this week to combine their national defense satellites into a single network.

LaunchVC/PE

Blue Origin Seeks $10B at $130B Valuation, Reporting Shows

Blue Origin’s days as a Bezos-funded billion-dollar pet project are coming to an end.

LaunchStartupsVC/PE

Venus Aerospace Raises $91M Series B to Scale RDRE Production

The funding round is the latest in a string of news from RDRE engine companies, suggesting the more efficient rocket tech is having a moment in the industry.