Helicity Raises $5M for In-Space Fusion Propulsion
Helicity Space, an in-space nuclear fusion propulsion startup, nabbed a $5M seed round to begin developing its novel engine.
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NorthStar Raises $14.7M Series D
NorthStar Earth and Space, a startup building an in-situ space situational awareness (SSA) constellation out of its home base in Canada, announced yesterday that it clinched a CAD $20M ($14.7M) Series D round. Telesystem Space Inc., the Québec government, and the Luxembourg Future Fund participated.
Report Considers Commercial Reinforcements For DoD
What would it look like for the Defense Department to be able to lean on the commercial space community in times of need? That’s the question examined by a new report from the RAND Corporation released last week.
Orbit Fab and Space Machines Company Partner on In-Orbit Servicing
Orbit Fab, a US-based company building in-space refueling infrastructure (i.e., orbital gas stations), announced this morning that it is teaming up with the Aussie-based Space Machines Company (SMC) to attach more efficient docking hardware to SMC’s orbital transfer vehicle, which is expected to launch next year.
Exolaunch Signs Launch Services Deal with Capella Space
Exolaunch will provide integration and launch mission management for Capella Space’s Acadia-5 satellite, which is slated for launch on SpaceX’s Transporter 11 mid-next year.
Amazon Buys Three-Launch Deal with SpaceX to Deploy its Project Kuiper Satellites
SpaceX is set to deliver Amazon’s satellite packages.
Ursa Major Nabs $138M of Funding
Rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major has raised $138M of funding this year to develop its recently unveiled Lynx solid rocket motor production process and support its other propulsion programs, the company announced Thursday.
Aussie-Based HEO Opens DC Office
Australian in-space imaging startup HEO is opening a new US office in Washington, DC, to boost its work with DoD and government agencies.
Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions
Arcfield, a company providing space mission support and technology to government customers, has scooped up Orion Space Solutions to build out its core capabilities and expand what it’s able to offer DoD customers. “Arcfield has a long history of delivering innovative solutions across the space domain, and we believe the acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s […]
Astra Secures $2.7M from Investors
There’s been another update in the Astra ($ASTR) financing saga.
SpaceX Announces a Starship Version Two is in the Works
With just two Starship integrated test flights under its belt, SpaceX announced it is already working on a major overhaul of its second-stage Starship vehicle.
Skyrora Partners with Spirit AeroSystems on Rocket Manufacturing
Skyrora, a UK-based launch startup, is aiming to keep its supply chain close to home as it gears up for its first orbital launch tests.