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#fundingalert 💼Company: Infinite Orbits  💰Funding: €12 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Newfund, EIC Fund, IRDI Capital Investissement and Space Founders France Infinite Orbits specializes in developing and operating GEO In-Orbit servicers catered to satellite operators globally. The company has demonstrated unique capabilities in designing and developing small GEO satellites tailored for in-orbit services, through its advanced patented Autonomous Navigation solution Vision Based for services relying on rendezvous capability. The main objective of this fundraising is enabling Infinite Orbits to accelerate the development of its main project “Endurance”, a Life Extension satellite for space assets. Endurance will empower satellite operators to optimize their fleet management strategies while increasing their return on investment through adding years to the life of their satellites. Adel Haddoud, Salim Hassad Read more - https://lnkd.in/gGNqQPsF To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #InfiniteOrbits #satelliteoperators #investment #spacetechstartup #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

TechCrunch has unveiled its list of the 51 Most Disruptive Startups of 2024 These are the Aero/Space companies that made it: Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing - Satellite Bus Manufacturing BETA TECHNOLOGIES - Electric Vertical Takeoff/Landing (eVTOL) Impulse Space - Orbital Transfer Vehicles Hermeus - Hypersonic Aircraft Varda Space Industries - Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Infrastructure Whisper Aero - Silent Electric Propulsion Xona Space Systems - Advanced Satellite Navigation Are there any other Aero/Space startups you think should have made the cut? Give them a mention below 👇 #Aerospace #Innovation #Startups #TechCrunch

🛰 𝐌𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟓𝟔.𝟕𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 Muon Space, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in the development of small satellites for Earth monitoring, announced that it has raised a $56.7 million Series B investment. The funding round was led by Activate Capital with participation from ACME Capital and existing investors Costanoa Ventures, Radical Ventures and Congruent Ventures. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate the development of its #Halo low-orbit satellite platform and scale operations. Muon Space has already signed contracts with customers worth more than $100 million for its small satellites, which will be delivered in 2024. Concurrent with the funding announcement, #MuonSpace announced a new agreement with aerospace and defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation to produce three satellites for the #Vindler commercial radio frequency remote sensing system. The first Vindler satellites are scheduled for launch in 2025. The satellites will be used to detect and geolocate certain objects from low-Earth orbit based on targeted radio frequency emissions. Sierra Nevada Corporation previously teamed up with Spire Global to launch the first four satellites of the planned Vindler constellation. Muon Space President Gregory Smirin said the Series B funding round “underscores investor confidence in Muon Space's technological and market potential. With this capital raise, Muon Space plans to scale operations, expand its product portfolio and continue pioneering developments in space sensing and analytics.” In May, Muon Space announced an agreement with non-profit organization Earth Fire Alliance to build a constellation of satellites focused on wildfire prevention and monitoring. The news of Muon Space's funding and new contracts demonstrates the growing interest in the small satellite industry and its potential for applications ranging from Earth monitoring to communications and navigation. #archtown #fundraising #seriesB #siliconvalley #startup

This is the full list of "Disruptive Start ups".... but what is disruptive about them? After reading through the list briefly, the common denominator between these start ups is that they are continuing to succeed. In a world where it can be very competitive to get contracts and funding when you are up against other big companies, I say well done! 👏 👏 👏 https://lnkd.in/gWV-_-tJ

Get ready for a boost in European space exploration! 💥 The #French government is set to announce a €400 million commitment to supporting four promising #launch startups. This investment aims to secure the first flights of their #rockets, fostering innovation and expanding Europe's launch #capabilities. The four lucky startups are HyPrSpace, Latitude, Sirius Space Services, and #MaiaSpace (a subsidiary of ArianeGroup). Their rockets will offer a range of #payload capacities, from the nimble HyPrSpace OB-1 and Latitude Zephyr (carrying 100-200 kg) to the powerful #MaiaSpace Prometheus (lifting to 3 tonnes!). This initiative prioritises success! 💡 While a small upfront payment will be provided, the bulk of the #funding hinges on the #companies achieving maiden flights between 2026 and 2028. This exciting partnership fuels #European #space ambitions while encouraging rapid development from these #launch startups. With #France leading the way, we can expect a thrilling few years for #European space travel! Let's celebrate this commitment to #innovation and watch these rockets take #flight! #spacerace #europeInspace #development #rocket #flights 

Space is a tough, tough field to crack—especially as a startup from a market that’s not already a mature space economy. But, we’re getting there. Today in LiveMint, we look at India’s latest push to urge space startups to create consortiums—a better bet to generate revenue. The first such group, called ‘Bharat Space Collective’, is here—featuring Kris Nair’s Kawa Space and three other firms. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/d6gtz7P8, featuring inputs from Dr. Chaitanya GIRI of Observer Research Foundation. #space #startups #indiainspace #isro #rocketlaunch #satellites #spaceapplications #usa #nasa #esa #jaxa #spacex

Exciting times in the space sector! Impulse Space has just secured $150 million in Series B funding, pushing their total to $225 million. Founded by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, this California-based startup is on a mission to redefine satellite maneuverability with their cutting-edge orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs), Mira and Helios. The market demand for efficient satellite positioning is surging, especially with the growth of satellite constellations. Impulse’s innovative OTVs are designed for rapid repositioning—Mira already proved its prowess by raising a payload’s orbit within seconds! With backing from top investors like Founders Fund and Lux Capital, Impulse is poised to lead this burgeoning field. As they gear up for even bigger launches, the future of in-space transport looks bright. Will we see Impulse Space emerge as a game-changer in satellite technology? Only time will tell! #SpaceTech #Startups #Innovation

Bellatrix Aerospace: Pioneering India’s Role in Space Exploration 🚀 One of the startups to watch in 2025 is Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based company making satellite launches more efficient and cost-effective. What sets them apart: 1️⃣ Electric propulsion via the Arka Hall-effect Thruster, enhancing satellite maneuverability and lifespan. 2️⃣ Pushpak Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) for precise in-orbit satellite deployment. 3️⃣ Strategic collaborations, including a contract with NSIL for future satellite launches. With innovative technologies and global ambitions, Bellatrix Aerospace is putting India at the forefront of the space-tech industry. 💡 How do you see Indian startups shaping the future of space exploration? Let’s discuss in the comments! #BellatrixAerospace #TopStartups2025 #SpaceInnovation

Some massive raises have taken place over the last couple of months in space and autonomous systems and Andreessen Horowitz is on every Cap Table: - Astranis Space Technologies: $200 million Series D led by Andreessen Horowitz and BAM Elevate. - Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing: $95 million Series B led by XYZ Venture Capital and CRV. - Saronic Technologies: $175 million Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz. #defensetechnology #venturecapital #frontiertechnology #satellites #autonomousystems

How this start-up aims to make space research affordable TakeMe2Space’s tiny platform to piggyback on ISRO’s PSLV C60 later this month Imagine a world where satellite data are processed in real-time, without the need for lengthy transmissions back to Earth. Welcome to the future of space technology, courtesy TakeMe2Space’s revolutionary MOI-TD platform or My Orbital Infrastructure – Technology platform..... https://bit.ly/410v3Sx Ronak Kumar Samantray TakeMe2Space ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation #India #Business #StartUp #Spacetech Dr Kurmanath K V Via https://lnkd.in/ejPm3Nv