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Top 20 Spacecraft startups
Mar 05, 2025 | By Boris Maslennikov | 15 |
These startups are developing spacecrafts for satellite deployment, space tourism, planetary exploration, space debris removal, interstellar research, etc.
1
Country: UK | Funding: $1.3B
Virgin Galactic is a commercial spaceline that develops commercial spacecrafts.
Virgin Galactic is a commercial spaceline that develops commercial spacecrafts.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $10.5B
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that operates a network of sattelites and designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that operates a network of sattelites and designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
3
Country: UK | Funding: £32.5M
Skyrora is a launch services provider dedicated to delivering small satellites into orbit in a responsive, versatile, eco-friendly manner. Skyrora has also developed an environmentally friendly hybrid rocket engine that can run on solid and liquid rocket fuel.
Skyrora is a launch services provider dedicated to delivering small satellites into orbit in a responsive, versatile, eco-friendly manner. Skyrora has also developed an environmentally friendly hybrid rocket engine that can run on solid and liquid rocket fuel.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $9.9M
Argo Space develops small reusable spacecraft transfer vehicles and the technology for harvesting water from lunar regolith to create an abundant source of in-space propellant
Argo Space develops small reusable spacecraft transfer vehicles and the technology for harvesting water from lunar regolith to create an abundant source of in-space propellant
5
Country: USA | Funding: $746M
Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads. Firefly’s on-orbit services include deorbiting services to help minimize space debris. Firefly’s lunar lander is flying annual missions to the Moon with payload services customized to the technology and exploration goals of each customer.
Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads. Firefly’s on-orbit services include deorbiting services to help minimize space debris. Firefly’s lunar lander is flying annual missions to the Moon with payload services customized to the technology and exploration goals of each customer.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $401.6M
Terran Orbital creates cutting-edge lineup of standard satellite bus platforms, setting a new standard in satellite technology and innovation. These ITAR-compliant bus classes come with interchangeable components and modules, allowing you to customize and configure your satellite for various sizes and mission requirements.
Terran Orbital creates cutting-edge lineup of standard satellite bus platforms, setting a new standard in satellite technology and innovation. These ITAR-compliant bus classes come with interchangeable components and modules, allowing you to customize and configure your satellite for various sizes and mission requirements.
7
Country: USA | Funding: $326.2M
Loft Orbital deploys space infrastructure as a service, providing rapid, reliable, and simplified access to space.
Loft Orbital deploys space infrastructure as a service, providing rapid, reliable, and simplified access to space.
8
Country: USA | Funding: $225M
Impulse Space develops orbital maneuvering vehicles for last-mile cargo delivery.
Impulse Space develops orbital maneuvering vehicles for last-mile cargo delivery.
9
Country: Germany | Funding: $211.8M
The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
10
Country: USA | Funding: $185.4M
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
