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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗅 🚀🚀 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗸, 13 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼: "A fully and rapidly reusable orbit-class rocket is barely possible. SpaceX is going to try it. We could fail, but we're going to try." It all started with a vision that seemed impossible, but SpaceX didn’t let doubt or failure stop them. Now, we’re witnessing history unfold—a revolution in space tech. 🚀 The most powerful rocket ever built 🥢 Caught mid-air on the first attempt Rapidly reusable orbit-class rockets are no longer a dream—they are here!! This is more than a space tech achievement. It's a lesson in perseverance, belief, and relentless execution. Every journey will have its setbacks: 🚀 The first Falcon booster landing ended in a million pieces! 🚀 Today, it has over 300 flawless landings to its credit! 🚀 Everyone said, it could not be done! Every startup founder knows the grind, the failures, and the doubts along the way. But it’s about staying the course even when success seems barely possible. Go SpaceX .....this is going to me my fav vid for a long time :) /// Follow Akash Agrawal ✨ for more Like, share #startups #perseverance #belief #spacex #elonmusk video: em on X.

Space One's Kairos No. 2 Rocket Launch: A Step Toward Japan’s Space Future Space One, a Japanese space startup, faced a major setback during its second rocket launch attempt on Wednesday. The Kairos No. 2 rocket, which was carrying 5 small satellites—including one from Taiwan’s space agency—was aborted 3 minutes after liftoff due to an unstable flight caused by an abnormality in the first-stage engine nozzle/control system. While the mission ended in self-destruction, President Masakazu Toyoda emphasized the importance of the data collected, stating it will be instrumental in improving future attempts. This follows the company's March 2024 failure, where the Kairos No. 1 rocket was intentionally destroyed due to a miscalculation in propulsion. Space One aims to be Japan’s first private company to successfully launch a satellite into orbit, helping to boost Japan’s lagging space industry. The company, which has received backing from giants like Canon Electronics and IHI, envisions up to 20 launches annually—significantly more than the current government-led space program's 6 launches per year. While this launch setback is disappointing, it brings valuable insights to Space One's long-term mission of providing affordable, reliable space transport services. 🚀 #SpaceOne #RocketLaunch #SpaceIndustry #JapanSpace #SatelliteLaunch #Innovation #Technology #Startup #SpaceExploration #KairosNo2 #SpaceTech #Entrepreneurship

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

Your last weekly space news round-up of 2024 🚀 Featuring stories: 💰 ICEYE closed a $65M extension to the existing growth funding round for a total of $158M raised in 2024 - the funding round extension included participation from funds managed by Solidium Oy, BlackRock, Seraphim, Plio Limited, and Christo Georgiev. 🌡️ SatVu, a global leader in climate technology, has secured £20 million in strategic funding, to expand high-resolution thermal imaging. 🛰️ SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is projected to reach $11.8 billion in revenue next year, driven by strong consumer demand and growing U.S. military contracts. 📈 Space Markets: The Year in Review from Payload 👉 Of the 15 largest space startup funding deals this year, five came from US startups, five were Chinese companies, four were European firms, and one was from an Australian business. 🌌 Commercial space station developer Vast has signed a deal with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, pending NASA approval. https://lnkd.in/ecKWsF2n

SpaceX Staggering $350B Valuation There are unicorns 🦄 and then there are unicorns 🦄…. SpaceX’s meteoric 350x rise in valuation since 2010 is a testament to the value of a breakthrough technology (reusable rockets 🚀 , among other things) supporting a leader’s big vision (realizing a Mars mission and colonization). Makes me wonder 💭 what’s next? How serious 🧐 is Musk’s proposal for building an underwater hyperloop linking New York and London ? Learn more about the SpaceX story 👇 and stay tuned for similar developments with us at The Savvy Startup Advisor. #VentureCapital #CapitalMarket #SpaceX #Unicorn

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

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

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 

Your last weekly space news round-up of 2024 🚀 Featuring stories: 💰 ICEYE closed a $65M extension to the existing growth funding round for a total of $158M raised in 2024 - the funding round extension included participation from funds managed by Solidium Oy, BlackRock, Seraphim, Plio Limited, and Christo Georgiev. 🌡️ SatVu, a global leader in climate technology, has secured £20 million in strategic funding, to expand high-resolution thermal imaging. 🛰️ SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is projected to reach $11.8 billion in revenue next year, driven by strong consumer demand and growing U.S. military contracts. 📈 Space Markets: The Year in Review from Payload 👉 Of the 15 largest space startup funding deals this year, five came from US startups, five were Chinese companies, four were European firms, and one was from an Australian business. 🌌 Commercial space station developer Vast has signed a deal with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, pending NASA approval. https://lnkd.in/evUcpr92