SpaceX Announces $50B-$75B IPO, Set to Trade on Nasdaq June 12
SpaceX filed a 250‑page S‑1 prospectus and announced an initial public offering expected to raise between $50 billion and $75 billion, with trading slated for June 12, 2026 on the Nasdaq. The IPO would be the largest ever, reflecting the company’s growing role in federal broadband subsidies and satellite broadband services. The announcement comes as the FCC considers expanding satellite broadband in its High‑Cost programs.
Stellar Alpina Secures $4.5M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Founderful
Swiss propulsion startup Stellar Alpina announced a CHF3.5M ($4.5M) pre‑seed round to develop rotating detonation rocket engines. The round was led by Founderful with participation from Swiss VC LP&E, and will fund hiring and engine testing ahead of a 2028...
Starlab Secures Strategic Investment From 1789 Capital
Starlab announced that investment firm 1789 Capital has made a strategic investment in the construction of its next‑generation commercial space station. The amount was not disclosed. The deal adds to Starlab’s funding as it prepares for its first mission.
ICEYE Secures $327M Revolving Credit Facility to Scale Sovereign Satellite Intelligence
Finnish satellite imaging firm ICEYE announced a €300 million (≈$327 million) three‑year revolving credit facility backed by a seven‑bank syndicate. The facility will provide liquidity, support guarantees for customer contracts, and fund continued growth of its SAR satellite constellation serving defence, intelligence,...
Star Catcher Industries Secures $65M Series A Funding
Star Catcher Industries, the developer of the first orbital power grid, raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series A round led by B Capital and co‑led by Shield Capital and Cerberus Ventures. The funding brings total capital raised to $88...
Astroscale Secures ¥800 Million ($5.3 Million) Strategic Investment From SKY Perfect JSAT
Astroscale Holdings announced a strategic capital alliance with SKY Perfect JSAT, which will invest ¥800 million (≈$5.3 million) via a third‑party share allotment. The investment is part of a ¥30.6 billion growth financing round aimed at expanding Astroscale’s on‑orbit servicing capabilities. Settlement is...
Tomorrow.io Adds $35M to Series F DeepSky Funding Round, Total $210M
Weather intelligence provider Tomorrow.io announced an additional $35 million investment in its Series F DeepSky funding round, bringing total capital raised to $210 million. The new funds came from existing investors Pitango and Harel Insurance, while the round was led by Stonecourt Capital...
York Space Systems Acquires Orbion Space Technology
York Space Systems, a satellite manufacturer, completed the acquisition of Orbion Space Technology, a propulsion supplier, as part of its strategy to diversify beyond satellite manufacturing. The deal, reported in York’s May 2026 earnings call, underscores the company’s push into propulsion...
Iridium to Acquire Aireon for $366.7M
Iridium Communications announced a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 61% of Aireon LLC for an approximate purchase price of $366.7 million, assuming $155 million of debt. The transaction, expected to close in early July 2026, will combine Iridium’s global satellite network...
Virgin Galactic Raises $11M via At‑the‑market Equity Offering
Virgin Galactic reported a $11 million raise through an at‑the‑market equity offering as part of its Q1 2026 financial results, helping fund its Delta‑class program and reduce cash burn. The public company’s financing supports its push toward commercial spaceflight in the...
Intuitive Machines to Acquire Goonhilly Earth Station for $49.6M
Intuitive Machines announced on May 14 that it will acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary Comsat for 37 million pounds ($49.6 million) in cash and stock. The acquisition aims to expand its lunar communications network and is expected to...
Eutelsat Completes $5.4bn Refinancing Program to Fund LEO Growth
Eutelsat announced the completion of a refinancing and investment program valued at nearly $5.4 billion. The financing package includes a $1.6 billion senior notes offering, shareholder‑backed capital increases, export‑credit financing and extensions of bank debt maturities, aimed at supporting its LEO connectivity...
SpaceX to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum in $17 Billion Deal
On May 12, 2026, the FCC approved SpaceX’s $17 billion acquisition of roughly 65 MHz of mid‑band spectrum from EchoStar, enabling its Direct‑to‑Device network. The deal, part of a broader spectrum‑sharing overhaul, is slated to close by November 30, 2027 and is expected to boost satellite...
Cowboy Space Raises $275M Series B to Build Space Data Centers
Cowboy Space Corporation announced the closing of a $275 million Series B round, valuing the company at $2 billion. The round was led by Index Ventures with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Construct Capital, IVP and SAIC. The funding will support the startup’s...
Hawkeye 360 to Raise $416M in U.S. IPO
Hawkeye 360 Inc., a satellite‑based signals intelligence provider, announced it will raise $416 million by selling 16 million shares at $26 each in a U.S. initial public offering. The IPO is priced at the top of the $24‑$26 range and aims to...