What are the latest funding news in the space economy? (January 2026)
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The space economy kicked off 2026 with a strong funding momentum, building on a busy end to 2025.
From propulsion systems to in-orbit servicing and radar satellites, investors continue to back companies across the full value chain.
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Insights
- Two out of eight deals in this period crossed the $150M mark, signaling that late-stage space infrastructure companies are reaching scale and attracting significant growth capital.
- SAR (synthetic aperture radar) technology is a recurring theme, with ICEYE, Sisir Radar and Array Labs all raising funds to expand radar-based Earth observation capabilities.
- India is emerging as a notable hub for space startups, with TakeMe2Space and Sisir Radar both securing funding to build satellite constellations from the country.
- European sovereign demand is driving growth at ICEYE, which raised at a $2.8 billion valuation partly on the strength of government contracts across the continent.
- In-orbit servicing is gaining traction as Infinite Orbits raised $43M to extend the lifespan of GEO satellites, addressing a growing need for sustainable space operations.
- Space-based compute is becoming a new category, with TakeMe2Space raising $5M to run AI inference directly on satellites and reduce data downlink latency.
- Propulsion remains foundational to the space economy, as Ursa Major closed a $100M Series E to scale manufacturing of rocket engines for both defense and commercial customers.
- K2 Space achieved a $3 billion valuation for its high-power satellite platforms, reflecting investor confidence in next-generation spacecraft designed for the heavy-lift era.
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Summary table of the latest funding deals in the space economy as of January 2026
We define the space economy as the set of activities that design, build, launch and operate space infrastructure and sell services directly based on space data, signals or connectivity.
We include manufacturers, launch providers, satellite and constellation operators, ground-segment and mission-operations providers, and companies whose primary products are satellite communications, Earth observation or navigation services.
We exclude generic consumer devices, broad media and telecom platforms, and downstream industries where space technology is only one of many inputs (such as ride-hailing, logistics or finance that merely rely on satellite navigation or timing).
You can also read our detailed analysis to understand how funding activity in the space economy has evolved over the last few years.
We also have a quarter-by-quarter analysis of funding activity in the market here.
| Name | When | Amount in $ | Round Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TakeMe2Space | January 8, 2026 | $5.0M | Seed | Space-based Compute & Satellite Operator |
| Array Labs | January 6, 2026 | $20.0M | Series A | Earth Observation & Radar Sensing |
| Sisir Radar | December 15, 2025 | $7.0M | Series A | Earth Observation & SAR Satellite Operator |
| K2 Space | December 11-12, 2025 | $250.0M | Series C | Satellite Manufacturing |
| ICEYE | December 5, 2025 | $163.0M | Series E | Earth Observation & SAR Data Services |
| Marble Imaging | December 1, 2025 | $6.1M | Seed | Earth Observation & Multispectral Imaging |
| Infinite Orbits | November 2025 | $43.0M | Growth | In-Orbit Servicing & Satellite Life Extension |
| Ursa Major | November 18, 2025 | $100.0M | Series E | Propulsion Systems & Space Infrastructure |
All the latest funding deals during in the space economy as of January 2026
TakeMe2Space raised $5 million in a Seed round in January 2026
When was it?
TakeMe2Space announced its funding round on January 8, 2026.
Who are they?
TakeMe2Space builds compute-in-orbit satellites that allow customers to run AI models directly on spacecraft, reducing data downlink latency for Earth observation workloads.
Geographical focus?
TakeMe2Space is expanding across India, the United States and Australia.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
TakeMe2Space is a satellite operator offering space-based compute services, with its core product directly dependent on space infrastructure.
What is the company stage?
TakeMe2Space is in early commercialization, having launched an initial satellite and now scaling toward a constellation.
How much did they raise?
TakeMe2Space raised $5.0 million in this round.
What round is it?
This was a Seed round led by Chiratae Ventures.
Why did they raise?
TakeMe2Space raised to grow from one to approximately six satellites, scale real-time in-orbit AI inference and accelerate R&D toward higher-power compute satellites.
Array Labs secured $20 million in a Series A round in January 2026
When was it?
Array Labs announced its funding round on January 6, 2026.
Who are they?
Array Labs develops space-based radar payloads and satellites designed to fly in clusters and generate advanced radar imagery, including 3D-style products.
Geographical focus?
Array Labs is positioned for both national security and commercial markets, without a specific regional focus.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
Array Labs operates in the Earth observation and radar sensing segment, delivering imagery products directly from satellites.
What is the company stage?
Array Labs is in late MVP to early product-market fit stage, scaling manufacturing and preparing for its first cluster launch.
How much did they raise?
Array Labs raised $20.0 million in this round.
What round is it?
This was a Series A round led by Catapult Ventures.
Why did they raise?
Array Labs raised to industrialize and scale production and to get to its first cluster launch of radar systems.
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Sisir Radar raised $7 million in a Series A round in December 2025
When was it?
Sisir Radar announced its funding round on December 15, 2025.
Who are they?
Sisir Radar is building private L-band SAR satellite capability for security and Earth observation use cases.
Geographical focus?
Sisir Radar has an India-first positioning, aiming to build the country's private SAR capability.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
Sisir Radar is an Earth observation and SAR satellite operator delivering space-based radar data services.
What is the company stage?
Sisir Radar is in pre-constellation and pre-launch scale-up stage, with funding tied to building and launching a private SAR satellite by 2026.
How much did they raise?
Sisir Radar raised $7.0 million in this round.
What round is it?
This was a Series A round led by 360 ONE Asset.
Why did they raise?
Sisir Radar raised to push development toward launching India's first private L-band SAR satellite and commercializing radar imagery services.
K2 Space closed a $250 million Series C round in December 2025
When was it?
K2 Space announced its funding round on December 11-12, 2025.
Who are they?
K2 Space manufactures large, high-power satellite platforms called "Mega Class" that are intended to enable heavier-duty missions in LEO, MEO and GEO.
Geographical focus?
K2 Space is US-based with manufacturing in Torrance, California, serving commercial and US government customers.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
K2 Space is a space infrastructure manufacturer building satellite platforms that enable a wide range of space missions.
What is the company stage?
K2 Space is in the growth and pre-large-scale deployment stage, with major contracts signed and a first demo mission upcoming.
How much did they raise?
K2 Space raised $250.0 million at a $3.0 billion valuation.
What round is it?
This was a Series C round led by Redpoint.
Why did they raise?
K2 Space raised to ramp manufacturing and accelerate delivery of a new generation of higher-capability spacecraft for the heavy-lift era.
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ICEYE raised $163 million in a Series E round in December 2025
When was it?
ICEYE announced its funding round on December 5, 2025.
Who are they?
ICEYE operates a SAR satellite constellation providing all-weather, day and night imagery and data intelligence for government and commercial users.
Geographical focus?
ICEYE has strong European sovereign and defense demand, selling to multiple European national customers.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
ICEYE is an Earth observation operator and SAR data services provider, with its core business directly based on space-derived data.
What is the company stage?
ICEYE is in the growth stage with a large constellation and major sovereign contracts, reportedly on a profitable-scale trajectory.
How much did they raise?
ICEYE raised approximately $163 million (€150 million) in this round, plus a separate €50 million secondary placement.
What round is it?
This was a Series E round led by General Catalyst, valuing the company at approximately $2.8 billion.
Why did they raise?
ICEYE raised to expand SAR constellation capacity and accelerate delivery of sovereign satellite systems and data intelligence.
Marble Imaging secured $6.1 million in a Seed round in December 2025
When was it?
Marble Imaging announced its funding round on December 1, 2025.
Who are they?
Marble Imaging is building a very-high-resolution multispectral Earth observation constellation with ambitions for up to hourly revisit times.
Geographical focus?
Marble Imaging is based in Germany and is addressing a Europe-facing capability gap in high-resolution imaging.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
Marble Imaging is an Earth observation satellite operator and data analytics provider, selling products derived from space imagery.
What is the company stage?
Marble Imaging is in the MVP and pre-first launch scaling stage, with its first satellite planned and seed funding to execute.
How much did they raise?
Marble Imaging raised approximately $6.1 million (€5.3 million) in this round.
What round is it?
This was a Seed round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF).
Why did they raise?
Marble Imaging raised to fund the path to its first satellite launch and scale toward a constellation of up to 20 satellites by end of 2028.
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Infinite Orbits raised $43 million in a growth round in November 2025
When was it?
Infinite Orbits announced its funding round in November 2025, after November 15.
Who are they?
Infinite Orbits develops in-orbit servicing solutions focused on inspection and life-extension for GEO satellite assets.
Geographical focus?
Infinite Orbits is expanding across Luxembourg, Spain, UK, Germany and Poland in addition to France.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
Infinite Orbits operates in the space infrastructure operations and ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing) segment, extending the lifespan of on-orbit assets.
What is the company stage?
Infinite Orbits is in the post-MVP and early growth stage, with financing tied to deploying a servicing fleet and expanding its footprint.
How much did they raise?
Infinite Orbits raised approximately $43 million (€40 million) in this round.
What round is it?
This was a growth financing round, with Matterwave Ventures among the backers.
Why did they raise?
Infinite Orbits raised to accelerate deployment of GEO inspection and life-extension satellites and support European expansion.
Ursa Major closed a $100 million Series E round in November 2025
When was it?
Ursa Major announced its funding round on November 18, 2025.
Who are they?
Ursa Major manufactures rocket propulsion systems for space mobility and defense applications, including hypersonics.
Geographical focus?
Ursa Major is primarily US-focused, serving US government and commercial prime contractors.
Why do we include them in the space economy?
Ursa Major is a space infrastructure manufacturer producing propulsion systems that enable launch and space mobility.
What is the company stage?
Ursa Major is in the growth stage, scaling manufacturing with increasing bookings and production ramp.
How much did they raise?
Ursa Major raised $100 million in equity plus $50 million in debt commitments.
What round is it?
This was a Series E round led by Eclipse.
Why did they raise?
Ursa Major raised to scale manufacturing across propulsion product lines and ramp delivery for defense and space mobility demand.
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