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European Space Capsule Biz Wins $160M Round: The Exploration Company has $800M in contract backlog from private space station companies. The post European Space Capsule Biz Wins $160M Round appeared first on Payload. #neuco

K2 Space will fly its extra-large satellite for the first time in 2026 K2 Space, a futuristic startup, is making a bold prediction that the era of large spacecraft is just around the corner. They're actively building huge spacecraft, predicting that launch costs will go down as SpaceX's Starship and other hefty vehicles hit the market. Intriguingly, it seems the Space Force is aligning with K2 Space's vision. This glimpse into a future of colossal spacecraft is awe-inspiring, demonstrating how technology continues to shape and propel the exploration of space. This significant development in the space industry deserves close attention, as it highlights the exciting possibilities in store for the future of space hardware. Follow the space race closely, folks, because big things are on the horizon! https://lnkd.in/d6tQb-4T

We're excited to hear the latest from Muon Space, a Duro customer that's breaking boundaries. Its new integrated hardware and software stack, Muon Halo, will enable faster time-to-orbit and superior LEO smallsat constellation performance. In addition, the company has won contracts to design, build, and operate ten satellites with remote sensing payloads that will launch in 2025 and 2026. This quote from Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space, sums up why this is so important for the NewSpace ecosystem. "We are providing our customers with an alternative to the launch delays, cost overruns, mission failures, and insufficient operational performance typical in industry today. With Muon Halo's cutting-edge space, ground, and cloud building blocks we support the highest performance, custom mission requirements with a standardized, highly qualified hardware and software platform." #aerospaceengineering #plm #spacetech #engineeringinnovation

The Exploration Company raises $160M Series B, bringing total funding to nearly $230M, to develop Nyx, a reusable spacecraft for space cargo transport. With contracts worth $770M from private space station providers and space agencies, TEC is set to redefine European leadership in space exploration and unlock new opportunities for the industry

SpaceX and the 7 dwarves: Chinese space firms line up to enter reusable rocket race - Chinese rocket companies ramp up efforts to close the gap with SpaceX while hoping to replicate its success with reusable rockets - At least seven new private rockets, all featuring vertical recovery and reusability, are aiming to reach orbit in 2025 and compete for launch contracts to deploy tens of thousands of broadband satellites in the coming years. - https://lnkd.in/dMvrgD5j

🚀 The NewSpace Race: Who Will Dominate the Final Frontier? 🌌 EP92: Beyond the Stars: The Geopolitics of the Commercial Space Revolution: SpaceX versus the World https://lnkd.in/euWTubGb The commercial space industry is evolving at warp speed, reshaping global power dynamics and redefining the future of exploration. In this episode, we break down: 🌍 The Shift: From government-led missions to a booming private space race with players like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and state-backed programs like China’s space agency and Arianespace. ⚙️ The Rivalry: SpaceX vs. China—who’s leading in tech innovation, market strategy, and geopolitical influence? 🌟 The Stakes: How space dominance impacts global technology, economics, and national security in the 21st century. 🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into the NewSpace race, where innovation meets international competition. 👉 Click here to explore the full story https://lnkd.in/euWTubGb #SpaceRace #NewSpace #SpaceX #ChinaSpaceProgram #BlueOrigin #RocketLab #Geopolitics #SpaceExploration #Innovation #GlobalSecurity

The Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling (APS-R) aims to extend the life of satellites in geostationary orbit.

SpaceX's commitment to developing fully and rapidly reusable rockets signals a groundbreaking shift in the economics of space exploration. Conventional expendable rockets, used only once, are now being replaced by reusable rockets that can be refurbished and launched multiple times. This innovation is revolutionizing the cost dynamics of accessing space. #SpaceX #SpaceExploration #ReusableRockets

Citing 'obsolescence of old infrastructures...' True future '#starships' (https://bit.ly/49aB40a) aka #CTPSpaceliners will be based on entirely different propulsion systems than rockets and chemical propulsion. #newscience #space #futurepropulsion #advancedtech #deeptech #CTPtech