New and recently funded Space Startups
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Country: USA | Funding: $20K
Magma Space is developing cutting-edge control systems to achieve unmatched aiming accuracyMagma Space develops satellite control systems for space missions such as optical communications, target tracking, remote sensing and directed energy transfer. The company has developed a new low-power magnetic levitation bearing design that eliminates the primary source of satellite vibration, resulting in a 20-fold improvement in stability (for example, when adjusting the position of a camera or sensor). Its AI-powered software optimizes performance, response time and reliability, automating complex operations such as rendezvous, proximity operations and docking. The startup collaborates with NASA, NSF and the US Department of Defense.
Magma Space is developing cutting-edge control systems to achieve unmatched aiming accuracyMagma Space develops satellite control systems for space missions such as optical communications, target tracking, remote sensing and directed energy transfer. The company has developed a new low-power magnetic levitation bearing design that eliminates the primary source of satellite vibration, resulting in a 20-fold improvement in stability (for example, when adjusting the position of a camera or sensor). Its AI-powered software optimizes performance, response time and reliability, automating complex operations such as rendezvous, proximity operations and docking. The startup collaborates with NASA, NSF and the US Department of Defense.
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Country: USA | Funding: $400K
Astrum is developing a fuel-free space propulsion system powered entirely by electricity. It utilizes the thermodynamic process of liquid-to-gas and gas-to-liquid (which leads to complex momentum transfer effects) to generate useful thrust. This technology extends the lifespan of satellites (satellites typically die after 5-10 years due to fuel shortages), reduces their launch mass (which is $10,000–$20,000 per kg) and ensures continuous maneuverability. The electric propulsion system delivers 50 mN of continuous thrust, sufficient to maintain a satellite in orbit. The company has conducted laboratory testing, demonstrating repeatable, measurable, fuel-free thrust and confirmed its readiness for orbital testing.
Astrum is developing a fuel-free space propulsion system powered entirely by electricity. It utilizes the thermodynamic process of liquid-to-gas and gas-to-liquid (which leads to complex momentum transfer effects) to generate useful thrust. This technology extends the lifespan of satellites (satellites typically die after 5-10 years due to fuel shortages), reduces their launch mass (which is $10,000–$20,000 per kg) and ensures continuous maneuverability. The electric propulsion system delivers 50 mN of continuous thrust, sufficient to maintain a satellite in orbit. The company has conducted laboratory testing, demonstrating repeatable, measurable, fuel-free thrust and confirmed its readiness for orbital testing.
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Country: France | Funding: €65.1M
HyPrSpace is developing a small launch vehicle called the Orbital Baguette 1 (OB-1), capable of launching up to 235 kilograms into orbit. The company is also working on a suborbital launch vehicle - Baguette One, intended as a technology demonstrator for the OB-1. The distinctive feature of HyPrSpace rockets is their hybrid engine, which combines solid propellant (plastic) with liquid oxidizer. Several engines will power the first stage of the orbital rocket and single engine with a modified nozzle will power the second stage. The Baguette One suborbital launch is planned for 2027. The company says it will not be cheaper than SpaceX but is committed to high-quality customer service.
HyPrSpace is developing a small launch vehicle called the Orbital Baguette 1 (OB-1), capable of launching up to 235 kilograms into orbit. The company is also working on a suborbital launch vehicle - Baguette One, intended as a technology demonstrator for the OB-1. The distinctive feature of HyPrSpace rockets is their hybrid engine, which combines solid propellant (plastic) with liquid oxidizer. Several engines will power the first stage of the orbital rocket and single engine with a modified nozzle will power the second stage. The Baguette One suborbital launch is planned for 2027. The company says it will not be cheaper than SpaceX but is committed to high-quality customer service.
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Country: Israel | Funding: $12M
Moonshot Space is developing a powerful electromagnetic launch system capable of accelerating rocket to speeds of up to 8 kilometers per second without the use of chemical propellants. This system is designed for space cargo delivery and high-performance hypersonic tests. By eliminating onboard propellants, the company claims to increase the payload ratio from the approximately 4% typical of modern rockets to over 45%. This, in turn, could enable rapid and inexpensive replenishment of orbital infrastructure, from satellites to future private space stations and manufacturing facilities. Moonshot's cargo launch vehicle is designed to deliver not heavy payloads (the satellites themselves) but fuel, materials and consumables for their maintenance. The company has already signed agreements with two companies specializing in orbital servicing: Italy's D Orbit and the American Orbit Fab.
Moonshot Space is developing a powerful electromagnetic launch system capable of accelerating rocket to speeds of up to 8 kilometers per second without the use of chemical propellants. This system is designed for space cargo delivery and high-performance hypersonic tests. By eliminating onboard propellants, the company claims to increase the payload ratio from the approximately 4% typical of modern rockets to over 45%. This, in turn, could enable rapid and inexpensive replenishment of orbital infrastructure, from satellites to future private space stations and manufacturing facilities. Moonshot's cargo launch vehicle is designed to deliver not heavy payloads (the satellites themselves) but fuel, materials and consumables for their maintenance. The company has already signed agreements with two companies specializing in orbital servicing: Italy's D Orbit and the American Orbit Fab.
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Country: USA
Max Space is developing expandable space habitat modules that offer lower cost, more living space and improved access to space. The startup plans to build a commercial space station, Thunderbird, capable of launching on a single Falcon 9 rocket. Unlike traditional inflatable structures, this model utilizes a specialized complex structure that expands in orbit to a volume of 350 cubic meters. Thunderbird is designed to permanently accommodate four people. Its key advantage is its adaptable interior: the crew can reconfigure the space for various purposes, from scientific experiments to orbital manufacturing. In addition to its role as a laboratory in Earth orbit, the developers envision Thunderbird as a habitat module for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The pilot launch of a fully operational space station is planned for 2029.
Max Space is developing expandable space habitat modules that offer lower cost, more living space and improved access to space. The startup plans to build a commercial space station, Thunderbird, capable of launching on a single Falcon 9 rocket. Unlike traditional inflatable structures, this model utilizes a specialized complex structure that expands in orbit to a volume of 350 cubic meters. Thunderbird is designed to permanently accommodate four people. Its key advantage is its adaptable interior: the crew can reconfigure the space for various purposes, from scientific experiments to orbital manufacturing. In addition to its role as a laboratory in Earth orbit, the developers envision Thunderbird as a habitat module for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The pilot launch of a fully operational space station is planned for 2029.
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Country: USA | Funding: $1.7B
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. Sierra is also developing a reusable vehicle called Dream Chaser, with the aim of using it to deliver cargo and crew to and from its station.
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. Sierra is also developing a reusable vehicle called Dream Chaser, with the aim of using it to deliver cargo and crew to and from its station.
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Country: USA | Funding: $425.5M
K2 Space specializes in building large satellites that serve as platforms for multiple third-party modules. These satellites became possible with the advent of large launch vehicles like the Falcon 9. Their advantage is high reliability and lower launch/servicing costs for each individual module. This is important for commercial, scientific and defense applications. The company's first satellite, K2 Mega (scheduled for launch in 2026), can carry a payload of up to one ton. It' designed for multi-orbit operations, protected from the harshest conditions of the solar system and is engineered with redundancy and reliability techniques historically reserved for crewed spacecraft like Dragon and the Space Shuttle. Its $15 million cost was achieved through the development of new systems, such as power supply, attitude control, thermal management.
K2 Space specializes in building large satellites that serve as platforms for multiple third-party modules. These satellites became possible with the advent of large launch vehicles like the Falcon 9. Their advantage is high reliability and lower launch/servicing costs for each individual module. This is important for commercial, scientific and defense applications. The company's first satellite, K2 Mega (scheduled for launch in 2026), can carry a payload of up to one ton. It' designed for multi-orbit operations, protected from the harshest conditions of the solar system and is engineered with redundancy and reliability techniques historically reserved for crewed spacecraft like Dragon and the Space Shuttle. Its $15 million cost was achieved through the development of new systems, such as power supply, attitude control, thermal management.
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Country: India | Funding: $85.8M
Agnikul is a startup that manufactures and launches orbital-class rockets for micro- and nanosatellites. The company has already demonstrated a suborbital rocket launch and plans to launch small satellites into low-Earth orbit using its 3D-printed Agnibaan rocket. Its single-piece semi-cryogenic engine is also 3D-printed from Inconel and includes everything from the injector to the cooling channels. After printing, the company performs CT scanning, heat treatment, grinding and cleaning in preparation for launch. The startup is also working on refurbishing the launch vehicle's lower stage, which can be reused for subsequent missions.
Agnikul is a startup that manufactures and launches orbital-class rockets for micro- and nanosatellites. The company has already demonstrated a suborbital rocket launch and plans to launch small satellites into low-Earth orbit using its 3D-printed Agnibaan rocket. Its single-piece semi-cryogenic engine is also 3D-printed from Inconel and includes everything from the injector to the cooling channels. After printing, the company performs CT scanning, heat treatment, grinding and cleaning in preparation for launch. The startup is also working on refurbishing the launch vehicle's lower stage, which can be reused for subsequent missions.
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Country: USA | Funding: $23.9M
Starcloud offers cloud computing and data relay to satellites in space. The company has already launched a satellite with an Nvidia H100 GPU into orbit, becoming the first to launch a LLM on a powerful Nvidia GPU beyond Earth. The satellite also carries Gemma, Google's open source large-scale language model. This makes it the world's first data center for AI in space.
Starcloud offers cloud computing and data relay to satellites in space. The company has already launched a satellite with an Nvidia H100 GPU into orbit, becoming the first to launch a LLM on a powerful Nvidia GPU beyond Earth. The satellite also carries Gemma, Google's open source large-scale language model. This makes it the world's first data center for AI in space.
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Country: USA | Funding: $50M
Aetherflux is building a constellation of small LEO satellites to beam solar energy to Earth using infrared lasers. This approach differs from traditional space-based solar power (SBSP) concepts, which rely on massive geostationary platforms transmitting power via microwaves. The US Defense Department has allocated funding for the development of this technology to ensure the energy supply to remote military bases and contested areas. Additionally, the Aetherflux satellites will have an orbital computing node that utilizes continuous solar power and radiative cooling to enable high-performance data processing in space. The node uses optical inter-satellite links and advanced relay networks to ensure continuous availability, consistent with ground-based application servers.
Aetherflux is building a constellation of small LEO satellites to beam solar energy to Earth using infrared lasers. This approach differs from traditional space-based solar power (SBSP) concepts, which rely on massive geostationary platforms transmitting power via microwaves. The US Defense Department has allocated funding for the development of this technology to ensure the energy supply to remote military bases and contested areas. Additionally, the Aetherflux satellites will have an orbital computing node that utilizes continuous solar power and radiative cooling to enable high-performance data processing in space. The node uses optical inter-satellite links and advanced relay networks to ensure continuous availability, consistent with ground-based application servers.
