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 with Northumbria University and the UK Space Agency aims to create 2,000 jobs and strengthen sovereign satellite production in the UK.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
IN-SPACe Provides ₹350 Crore Loan to PixxelSpace India-Led EOS Consortium
The Indian space regulator IN‑SPACe signed a PPP agreement with a consortium led by PixxelSpace India, providing a ₹350 crore loan to fund the development of a 12‑satellite Earth Observation constellation. The deal, announced on Wednesday, marks a major public‑private partnership...
French Startup The Exploration Company Acquires Assets of UK Rocket Maker Orbex
The article reports that British rocket startup Orbex was forced to shut down and sell its assets to French startup The Exploration Company after the UK government withheld promised funding. The sale follows years of regulatory delays and a shortfall...
York Space Systems Goes Public in $629M IPO to Fund ‘Proliferation at Scale’
York Space Systems, a Colorado-based satellite manufacturer, completed an upsized IPO raising $629 million on Jan 29 2026. The proceeds will fund scaling production, inventory, and faster delivery for defense programs like Golden Dome and expand commercial business opportunities.
Balerion Space Ventures Invests $100M in Northwood Space's Series B Round
Balerion Space Ventures has invested in Northwood Space's $100 million Series B funding round, aimed at building terrestrial ground infrastructure for the expanding space economy. The capital injection underscores Balerion's focus on foundational systems needed to scale commercial and government...
Space Asset Acquisition Corp. Raises $200M in IPO, Begins Trading on Nasdaq
Space Asset Acquisition Corp., a SPAC targeting the global space economy, priced its initial public offering at $10 per unit, raising $200 million, and started trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SAAQU on Jan. 28, 2026. The offering was underwritten by BTIG. The...
HEO Acquires Satellogic’s NewSat-34 In-Orbit Satellite
Australian NEI startup HEO announced the purchase of Satellogic’s NewSat-34 satellite, renaming it Continuum‑1, to gain immediate sovereign imaging capability. The deal, disclosed on Jan 27 2026, was made without revealing the price, and the satellite has about a year of design...
D-Orbit Secures $124M in Series D Funding to Expand Orbital Logistics
Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit announced it has closed the first tranche of its Series D round, raising $124 million. The capital will fund strategic acquisitions, expand its orbital logistics infrastructure, and scale in‑orbit transportation services. The round was announced...
Stratolaunch Secures Major Funding From Elliott Investment Management and Cerberus
Stratolaunch announced a significant equity raise, adding Elliott Investment Management as a new investor alongside existing backer Cerberus Capital Management. The undisclosed funding will be used to expand hypersonic test and flight services, increase production capacity, and accelerate flight cadence...
The Exploration Company in Talks to Acquire Orbex
French startup The Exploration Company has entered negotiations to acquire UK rocket maker Orbex, following a letter of intent signed on 21 January. Orbex, which has faced regulatory delays and financial strain, is looking to sell its assets. Details of...
Gilmour Space Raises $146 Million in Series E Funding Round
Australian launch vehicle and satellite maker Gilmour Space Technologies announced a $146 million Series E funding round, co‑led by the National Reconstruction Fund Corp. and Hostplus. The round makes Gilmour Space the first Australian space‑tech unicorn, valued at over $1 billion,...
Samara Aerospace Closes $10M Seed Round Led by Balerion Space Ventures
San Francisco‑based Samara Aerospace announced the closing of a $10 million seed round to develop its Hummingbird satellite stabilization technology. The round was led by Balerion Space Ventures with participation from Illinois Ventures, MFV Partners and Access Venture Partners. The funding...
Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Starlab Space, Becoming Key Customer and Board Member
Mitsubishi Corporation announced it will pre-purchase capacity on Starlab Space’s upcoming commercial space station and increase its equity investment in the company, joining Starlab’s board of directors. The partnership gives Mitsubishi rights to payload space and laboratory access, supporting Japanese...
Canada Rocket Company Raises $6.2M Seed Round
Canada Rocket Company (CRC), a Toronto‑based space and defence startup, announced a $6.2 million seed round led by the Business Development Bank of Canada and Garage Capital, with participation from Ripple Ventures, Panache Ventures, Northside Ventures and Cold Capital. The funding...
Starlab Secures Major New Investor Seven Grand Managers in Strategic Funding Deal
The Starlab space station consortium, led by Voyager Technologies, announced it has secured a major new investor, Seven Grand Managers, in a strategic funding round. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the investment adds to Starlab’s prior $383 million public...
Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTech to Integrate AI Capabilities Into Its Hardware and Mission Software
Firefly Aerospace announced the recent acquisition of SciTech, a software firm with 500 employees and 45 years of AI algorithms. The deal aims to embed AI-driven software into Firefly's rockets and lunar missions, strengthening its position in the space‑software market.
L3Harris Sells 60% of Civilian Rocket Engine Division to AE Industrial Partners for $845M
L3Harris announced the sale of a 60% stake in its civilian rocket engine division to private‑equity firm AE Industrial Partners for $845 million, retaining a 40% share. The transaction revives the historic Rocketdyne name for the new entity, while the RS‑25...
L3Harris Sells 60% of Propulsion Business to AE Industrial Partners for $845M
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies announced the sale of a 60% stake in its propulsion business to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The transaction values the unit at about $1.4 billion and will see the business rebranded as Rocketdyne under AEI’s majority...