Bellatrix Aerospace Secures $20M Pre-Series B Funding Led by Cactus Partners
India‑based Bellatrix Aerospace announced a $20 million pre‑Series B round on March 27, 2026, led by Cactus Partners with participation from Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures, Monarch Holdings and existing backers Inflexor, Pavestone, GrowX, Startup Xseed and Survam Partners. The capital will fund large‑scale manufacturing of its electric and chemical satellite propulsion systems and support its U.S. expansion.
Arkadia Space Secures $16M From European Innovation Council Accelerator
Spanish space startup Arkadia Space announced it has secured €14.5 million (approximately $16 million) in funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator, comprising a €2.5 million grant, €6 million equity from the EIC Fund, and €6 million from private investors. The financing will support the...
Xona Raises $170M in Series C to Accelerate Satellite Navigation Network
California‑based Xona announced a $170 million Series C round on March 26, led by Mohari Ventures and Natural Capital, with participation from Craft Ventures, ICONIQ, Woven Capital, NGP Capital, Samsung Next and Hexagon. The funding will support the deployment of its low‑Earth‑orbit satellite...
Skyroot Aerospace Secures $10.75M Debt Financing From BlackRock
Hyderabad‑based spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace raised Rs 100 crore (≈$10.75 million) via a debt round from BlackRock, issuing 100 non‑convertible debentures. The funds will support working capital, operational costs, and acquisition of fixed assets.
Arinna Secures $4M Seed Funding to Build Ultrathin Solar Panels for Space
Arinna, a startup developing ultrathin solar panels for spacecraft, announced a $4 million seed round led by Spacecadet Ventures with participation from Anorak Capital and Breakthrough Energy Foundation. The funding will support qualification of its photovoltaic technology for space and scale‑up...
Enpulsion Raises €22.5M in Growth‑stage Round Led by Nordwind Growth
Austrian space startup Enpulsion secured €22.5 million in a growth‑stage financing round, with German investment firm Nordwind Growth as the lead investor. The funding, announced in March 2026, will support Enpulsion’s development of satellite technologies and expansion plans.
SLI Purchases Two Small GEO Satellites From ReOrbit for €150M
Space Leasing International (SLI) announced it will purchase two small geostationary communication satellites from Finnish manufacturer ReOrbit for €150 million, reflecting rising demand for sovereign resilient space infrastructure.
ReOrbit Secures €150M Satellite Deal with SLI
Helsinki‑based satellite manufacturer ReOrbit announced a €150 million agreement with asset‑financing specialist SLI to purchase two next‑generation small GEO communication satellites. The deal uses SLI’s leasing platform to finance the satellites, providing a capital‑efficient solution for sovereign and commercial operators.
Eutelsat Closes High-Yield Bond Issue to Fund Satellite Expansion
Eutelsat announced that it has closed a high-yield bond issuance, raising an undisclosed amount to fund its satellite fleet expansion and other financing initiatives. The bond deal follows a recent €1.5bn capital increase and a €1bn Export Credit Agency loan...
Lynk Global Completes Merger with Omnispace, Forming Lynk Global Holdings
Lynk Global, a direct‑to‑device satellite communications company, has finalized its merger with Omnispace, creating Lynk Global Holdings, Inc. The combined entity integrates Lynk’s LEO platform with Omnispace’s 60 MHz S‑band spectrum and leverages SES’s satellite fleet to advance its multi‑orbit relay...
Canada's Department of National Defence Invests $24.9M in Three Domestic Aerospace Startups
The Department of National Defence announced a $24.9 million investment in three Canadian aerospace firms—NordSpace, Canada Rocket Company and Reaction Dynamics—under the IDEaS “Launch the North” program to develop sovereign launch capabilities. The funding, part of a broader $305 million government commitment,...
Hanwha Systems Acquires 0.58% Stake in Korea Aerospace Industries for $41.5M
Hanwha Systems has purchased a 0.58% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), acquiring 566,635 shares for 59.9 billion KRW ($41.5 million). The deal, disclosed on March 13 and confirmed on March 15, 2026, marks Hanwha’s first equity investment in KAI since 2018 and signals a...
TIDCO Invests ₹25 Crore Each in AgniKul Cosmos and Raptee Energy
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) approved an investment of ₹25 crore each in space‑tech startup AgniKul Cosmos and electric‑mobility startup Raptee Energy under its Startup Investment Policy 2025. The funding, announced on 14 March 2026, marks the first deployment of the policy and aims...
Vast Space Raises $500M in Growth‑stage Funding
Vast Space announced a $500 million fundraising round, securing capital primarily from private investors. The infusion will support the company's development of commercial low‑Earth‑orbit stations as the International Space Station is decommissioned.
CisLunar Industries Closes Seed Round
CisLunar Industries, a lunar infrastructure startup, announced the closing of its seed round at the Tectonic Defense Summit. The round’s value was not disclosed, but the funding enables the company to move from prototype production to low‑quantity manufacturing of final‑flight...
York Space Systems Acquires Orbion Space Technology to Deepen Vertical Integration for SDA Constellations
York Space Systems announced the acquisition of Michigan‑based Orbion Space Technology, integrating the propulsion supplier into its defense and commercial satellite production. The deal, disclosed on March 12 2026, secures Orbion’s Aurora Hall‑effect thruster technology and retains its Michigan operations to support...
Mantis Space Secures $10M Seed Round Led by Rule 1 Ventures
Mantis Space, a startup developing satellite-to-satellite laser power beaming, announced a $10 million seed financing round led by Rule 1 Ventures with participation from Montauk Capital. The funds will be used to complete its prototype payload and expand its team as the company...
Anduril Industries to Acquire Space-Tracking Firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
Anduril Industries announced it will acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a provider of a large commercial network of telescopes for satellite and space debris tracking. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal will expand Anduril's space business and integrate ExoAnalytic's data into...
Hubble Network Raises $70M in Series B Funding
Seattle‑based Hubble Network announced it has closed a $70 million Series B round, bringing total capital to $100 million. The funding will be used to expand its low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellation to 60 satellites by 2028 and scale its Bluetooth‑to‑satellite IoT connectivity platform.
X‑Bow Systems Announces Acquisition of Evolution Space to Boost Hypersonic Munitions Production
X‑Bow Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Evolution Space, a provider of solid rocket motors and hypersonic propulsion technology. The acquisition, announced on 10 March 2026, aims to expand X‑Bow’s production capacity and address Department of Defense munitions...
Lux Aeterna Raises $10M Seed Round Led by Konvoy
Lux Aeterna, a startup developing reusable satellite technology, announced a $10 million seed round on March 10, 2026. The round was led by Konvoy with participation from Decisive Point, Cubit Capital, Wave Function, Space Capital, Dynamo Ventures, and Channel 39....
Telesat Acquires Land in Quebec and Saskatchewan for Lightspeed Ground Stations
Telesat announced the acquisition of three tracts of land in Quebec and Saskatchewan, buying sites in Estevan and Papineauville and leasing one in Shaunavon to build landing stations for its Lightspeed low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network. The stations will route data between...
Lockheed Martin Commits Over £100M to UK Space Hub and Satellite Facility
Lockheed Martin announced a strategic investment of more than £100 million in the UK space sector, including an £85 million satellite manufacturing facility at NETPark and a £15 million contribution to the North East Space Skills and Technology (NESST) centre. The joint venture...
Voyager Technologies Makes Low Eight-Figure Strategic Investment in Max Space
Voyager Technologies announced a strategic investment of low eight figures in Max Space to develop expandable lunar habitats. The funding will support Max Space’s R&D, engineering, manufacturing scaling, and mission integration for sustained lunar and deep space missions. The deal...
Sierra Space Raises $550M in Series C Round Led by LuminArx Capital
Sierra Space Corporation secured $550 million in a Series C equity round, led by LuminArx Capital Management with participation from General Atlantic, Coatue, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Andalusian Private Capital. The financing values the company at $8 billion post‑money and will...
PLD Space Secures €180M Series C Funding Led by Mitsubishi Electric
Spanish rocket builder PLD Space closed a €180 million Series C round, led by Mitsubishi Electric with a €50 million investment. The funding will be used to scale production and prepare the inaugural MIURA 5 launch, targeting commercial operations from 2027.
Infinite Orbits Acquires UK-Based Lúnasa Space
French in‑orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits announced the acquisition of UK‑based Lúnasa Space, a developer of autonomous navigation technology for RPO and ISAM. The deal gives Infinite Orbits a foothold in the UK and strengthens its technical capabilities for future...
TELUS Invests in AST SpaceMobile, Becoming Equity Shareholder in Partnership to Bring Space‑based Broadband to Canada
TELUS Corporation announced a commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile, under which TELUS will invest in ground‑based satellite infrastructure and acquire an equity stake in the satellite broadband company. The partnership aims to deliver space‑based cellular broadband across remote areas of...
ENPULSION Raises €22.5M Growth Funding Led by Nordwind Growth
Austrian space propulsion specialist ENPULSION secured €22.5 million in growth funding to scale production and expand its US market presence. The round was led by German investment firm Nordwind Growth. The capital will support increased manufacturing capacity and development of integrated...
ESA and GSMA Foundry Announce Up to €100M Funding for AI, NTN, D2D and 6G Projects
ESA and GSMA Foundry announced a new funding program of up to €100 million to accelerate AI, non‑terrestrial networks, direct‑to‑device connectivity and 6G innovations. Unveiled at MWC26 in Barcelona, the initiative will support projects that integrate satellite and mobile technologies, aiming...
ISPTech Secures €5.5M Seed Funding to Scale Green Propulsion Technology
German startup ISPTech announced a €5.5M seed round led by Join Capital, with participation from High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Faber, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, Final Frontier Liftoff, DLR and Start‑up BW Seed Fonds. The funding will be used to scale production...
CesiumAstro Acquires AI Firm Vidrovr
Space technology company CesiumAstro announced on Thursday that it has acquired AI startup Vidrovr, which focuses on task prioritization and automation using artificial intelligence. The acquisition will embed AI into CesiumAstro's telecommunications payloads to enable adaptive RF optimization, autonomous tasking,...
NordSpace Ventures Makes Strategic Corporate Investment in Canadian Space Data Firm Wyvern
Canadian aerospace company NordSpace launched its venture arm, NordSpace Ventures, and announced a strategic corporate investment in Edmonton-based space data company Wyvern. While the amount was not disclosed, the partnership aims to combine NordSpace’s launch capabilities with Wyvern’s advanced satellite...
Ispace Raises $730M in Record-Breaking Funding Round to Develop Reusable Rocket
Ispace, a Chinese private aerospace firm, announced a record $730 million fundraising round, the largest in China’s private aerospace sector. The round was led by Cowin Capital and Jingming Capital, with participation from Spring Partners, Chengdu Industry Group and Qianlima Capital,...
Intuitive Machines Secures $175M Strategic Equity Investment
Intuitive Machines announced a $175 million strategic equity investment led by unnamed global institutional investors. The funding will support the Moon‑bound company's development of communications and data‑processing technology, following its recent acquisition of Lantaris Space Systems.
Sophia Space Raises $10M Seed Round to Accelerate Orbital Data Centers
Sophia Space announced a $10 million seed round led by Alpha Funds, KDDI Green Partners Fund and Unlock Venture Partners. The funding will accelerate development of its space‑based edge computers and orbital data centers, including the Tile compute module. The round...
Applied Aerospace & Defense Acquires Vestigo Aerospace to Boost Deorbit Drag Sail Capabilities
Applied Aerospace & Defense announced the acquisition of Vestigo Aerospace, a developer of drag sails for deorbiting satellites and launch vehicle stages. The private transaction, disclosed on Tuesday, expands Applied's portfolio in compliance with emerging FCC deorbit regulations. Financial terms...
Israeli Startup Remondo Raises $20M to Develop High‑resolution Small‑satellite Imaging
Remondo, an Israeli space startup, announced it has raised $20 million from private investors and Israeli government grants to develop its partial aperture imaging system (PAIS) for high‑resolution Earth observation from small satellites. Investors include 10D, Ace Capital Partners, 2i, Chartered...
Kingswood Capital Management Completes Acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations, Rebranding as RAVE Aerospace
Private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), now operating as RAVE Aerospace, earlier this month. The undisclosed deal positions RAVE Aerospace to focus on connected seatback experiences and LEO inflight connectivity as the...
Contrivian to Merge with Big Network, Forming Unified Network Software Platform
Contrivian and Big Network announced a merger on Feb. 23, 2026, creating a combined company that will operate under the Contrivian name. The deal integrates Big Network’s multi‑WAN and edge connectivity technology into Contrivian’s Lighthouse platform, enhancing performance across fiber,...
SpaceX Acquires xAI to Boost Orbital Data Center Ambitions
SpaceX announced the acquisition of Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI at the start of February 2026, aiming to integrate AI capabilities with its planned orbital data center satellite constellation. The deal, disclosed ahead of SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, underscores the company’s...
Agile Space Industries Secures $17M Series A Funding
Agile Space Industries announced a $17 million Series A round led by Caruso Ventures and Howdy Partners, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Denver Ventures and Cortado Ventures. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to about $40 million...
Natilus Secures $28M Series A Funding
San Diego‑based aerospace manufacturer Natilus announced a $28 million Series A round led by Draper Associates, with participation from Type One Ventures, The Veterans Fund, Flexport, New Vista Capital, Soma Capital, Liquid 2 VC, VU Venture Partners and Wave FX. The funding will support development...
Satlabs Space Systems Secures $1M Seed Funding From Finvolve and India Accelerator
Deep‑tech space startup Satlabs Space Systems announced a $1 million seed‑stage funding round backed by Finvolve and India Accelerator (IA). The capital will be used to accelerate R&D, advance satellite deployment and scale its data‑relay network, aiming to reduce latency in...
The Exploration Company (TEC) in Advanced Talks to Acquire UK Rocket Maker Orbex
German‑French space startup The Exploration Company (TEC) is in advanced negotiations to acquire British rocket manufacturer Orbex, a move that would consolidate Europe’s small‑launch market. The potential acquisition has drawn scrutiny due to TEC’s leadership ties to Russian space entities,...
Java Capital Launches Rs 400 Cr Deep‑tech Seed‑stage Fund
Java Capital announced the launch of a Rs 400 crore deep‑tech fund aimed at seed‑stage startups across sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defence, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, climate tech, and synthetic biology. The fund includes a Rs 150 crore greenshoe option...
Morpheus Space Secures $15M Series A+ Funding Led by Alpine Space Ventures
Morpheus Space announced a $15 million Series A+ funding round on Feb. 5, 2026, led by Alpine Space Ventures. The round also included the European Investment Fund, Lavrock Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, Pallas Ventures and Vsquared Ventures. The capital will be used to scale...
Muon Space Secures $146M Series B Funding to Accelerate Satellite Constellation Deployment
Muon Space announced it has closed a $146 million Series B financing round, providing capital to expand its multi-mission satellite constellation operations and develop in-house propulsion technology. The new funding will support accelerated launch cadence, production capacity growth, and further...
Tomorrow.io Raises $175M in Growth-Stage Equity Round
Tomorrow.io announced a $175 million equity financing round led by Stonecourt Capital and HarbourVest to accelerate its DeepSky AI‑native weather satellite constellation. The funding will expand the company’s space infrastructure and intelligence platform, enhancing its weather‑resiliency services for Fortune‑500 clients.
CesiumAstro Raises $470M in Growth Capital, CEO Sabripour Calls It a ‘Scale Moment’
CesiumAstro announced a $470 million Series C growth capital round, with $270 million in equity led by Trousdale Ventures and participation from Woven Capital, Airbus Ventures, Janus Henderson Investors, Development Bank of Japan, MESH, NewSpace Capital and others. The round also includes $200 million...
