Funding and procurement models
Everything filed under industry in our space tech coverage, the 25 reports filed on it so far.
Gibraltar imaged by IRIDE Eaglet II
The IRIDE Eaglet II constellation delivers its first Earth images including Gibraltar, while Norway allocates funding for a second launch pad at...
Fortastra raises $30M Series A for on-orbit security spacecraft
Fortastra secured $30 million in Series A funding to scale production of its maneuverable orbital-defense spacecraft, responding to growing U.S...
Foundational raises £8.2M to automate satellite laser ranging
Foundational, a London-based startup, has secured £8.2 million in pre-seed funding to commercialize automated satellite laser ranging.
Satlyt secures $8M seed funding for AI orbital data center network
Satlyt raised $8 million in seed funding to expand its virtual orbital data center network, using AI software on third-party satellites to process...
Charter Space raises $5 million seed round
Charter Space secured $5 million in seed funding to accelerate its AI-driven space insurance brokerage, CIRC.
Blackswan Space Secures €2.5M Seed Funding for RPO Kit Demo
Lithuanian startup Blackswan Space raised €2.5 million in seed funding led by Iron Wolf Capital to finance the first in-orbit demonstration.
ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million for SaxaVord Launch Facilities
The European Space Agency has granted Rocket Factory Augsburg €2.7 million in co-funding to develop launch and testing facilities at Scotland's...
HEO Secures $25M to Expand Imaging Network to GEO
Australian space imaging startup HEO has raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand its sensor network into geostationary orbit.
Impulse Space Secures $308M Extension at $5.4B Valuation
Impulse Space added $308 million to its Series D funding, bringing the round to $808 million. The company's valuation reportedly rose to $5.4 billion...
Iceye Expands Global Operations for Sovereign Space Demand
Following a $1 billion Series F funding round, Iceye is rapidly establishing local entities worldwide to meet government demand.
Open Cosmos Secures €300 Million for Satellite Expansion
UK satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos has raised €300 million in new funding to scale production of its Earth observation and communications...
Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Series E Funding
Stoke Space has raised an initial $1 billion in a Series E funding round, bringing total capital raised to $2.3 billion.
The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million for Nyx Capsule
European startup The Exploration Company has raised $450 million in Series C funding to develop its Nyx reusable cargo capsule and Storm reusable...
PLD Space and HyImpulse Secure Major Funding for European Rockets
Two European launch companies, Spain's PLD Space and Germany's HyImpulse, have closed significant funding rounds to support their rocket development.
HyImpulse raises €50M for rocket development
German launch provider HyImpulse has extended its Series A funding round by €50 million, bringing total funding to €125 million.
Muon Space Secures $250M to Accelerate Production
Muon Space has raised $250 million in Series C funding to scale production of its dual-use spacecraft, capitalizing on a U.S.
PLD Space secures €108M for Miura 5 rocket
Spanish launch firm PLD Space adds €108 million to its Series C funding, bringing the total to €288 million. The capital will support...
Diffraqtion Raises $5M+ from Lockheed
Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion has added over $5 million to its pre-seed round, bringing total funding past $10 million.
InspeCity raises $10.5M for space servicing
Indian space startup InspeCity has secured $10.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Speciale Invest and Ashish Kacholia.
Space Angel wins $1.75m WA grant for spaceport plans
Western Australia awards Space Angel a $1.75 million grant to develop plans for a commercial spaceport, funding site assessments and a business case.
IRIS2 programme reshaped as market rescue wrapped in strategic autonomy language
Analysis of the European satellite constellation initiative reveals structural shifts from defence focus to commercial viability amid funding...
Muon Space Secures $250 Million Funding to Boost Satellite Production
Muon Space has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the development of larger and more powerful satellites, with plans to...
Golden Dome Program Seeks to Address Funding Uncertainty
The Golden Dome program, a proposed layered system for defending the US against various aerial threats, is facing funding uncertainty as it...
Space Force Budget Surge Targets Key Missions, Report Finds
A new analysis reveals the Trump administration's proposed 120% increase in Space Force funding is concentrated in classified programs, moving-target...