All the funding deals in the space economy
Last updated: 12 May 2026
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The space economy is attracting large funding rounds because satellites, launch systems, orbital services and space data are becoming core infrastructure.
We conducted deep research and collected 103 funding deals for the space economy covering the period from 2024 to 2026.
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Insights
- The 103 space economy funding deals represent about $11.3 billion, which shows that the space economy is no longer a narrow launch market.
- 2026 already accounts for about $4.6 billion across 34 unique space economy deals, even before the year is complete.
- The largest space economy deals are moving toward infrastructure, with York Space Systems, True Anomaly, Sierra Space and HawkEye 360 all raising more than $400 million.
- Satellite manufacturing and satellite operations are the strongest funding themes in the space economy, because investors can see clear demand from defense, telecom and Earth observation.
- Launch companies still attract major space economy capital, but launch is only one part of the funding picture beside satellites, data and orbital logistics.
- In-space mobility and orbital services are becoming a serious space economy category, with Starfish Space, D-Orbit, Portal Space Systems and Impulse Space all raising large rounds.
- Earth observation remains a broad space economy segment, with companies like ICEYE, Xoople, LiveEO, HawkEye 360 and SatVu raising capital for data-driven services.
- Several space economy startups focus on direct infrastructure for future orbital computing, including Starcloud, Sophia Space and TakeMe2Space.
- The space economy is global, with important funding rounds in the United States, Europe, China, India, Canada, Japan and Singapore.
This chart, featured in our space economy deck, illustrates yearly venture capital funding for space economy startups
Summary table of the funding deals for the space economy since 2024
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).
We focused exclusively on pure players, defined as companies with at least 70–80% of their business directly tied to the space economy.
Our analysis has been done at a global level with a minimum funding threshold of $300k.
You can also read our detailed analysis to understand how funding activity in the space economy has evolved recently.
If you want a longer-term view, we also have a study of how funding activity in the space economy has changed over the years.
Also, you should know that we have a dedicated page, updated weekly, with all the latest fundraising deals in the space economy.
| Name | What they do | Amount in $ | Quarter | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Space Corporation | Builds orbital AI data centers and space-solar infrastructure. | $275M | Q2 2026 | Payload |
| Lunar Outpost | Builds autonomous lunar rovers and Moon mobility systems. | $30M | Q2 2026 | Payload |
| Skyroot Aerospace | Develops Vikram rockets for private small-satellite launches. | $50M | Q2 2026 | TechCrunch |
| HawkEye 360 | Operates RF-sensing satellites for signals intelligence and geolocation. | $416M | Q2 2026 | Via Satellite |
| LiveEO | Uses satellite data and AI to monitor infrastructure and risk. | $32.8M | Q2 2026 | European Spaceflight |
| Scout Space | Builds sensors and software for space domain awareness. | $18M | Q2 2026 | Payload |
| Astranis | Builds MicroGEO satellites for dedicated connectivity markets. | $300M | Q2 2026 | Payload |
| True Anomaly | Builds autonomous spacecraft and software for space security. | $600M | Q2 2026 | Via Satellite |
| Turion Space | Builds satellites and software for space domain awareness. | $75M | Q2 2026 | Pulse 2.0 |
| ATMOS Space Cargo | Builds reentry vehicles that return orbital cargo to Earth. | $30.2M | Q2 2026 | Payload |
| Portal Space Systems | Builds maneuverable spacecraft for responsive in-space mobility. | $50M | Q2 2026 | GeekWire |
| Starfish Space | Builds spacecraft for satellite servicing and inspection. | $110M | Q2 2026 | Via Satellite |
| Bellatrix Aerospace | Builds green and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. | $20M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Starcloud | Builds orbital data-center satellites for AI computing. | $170M | Q1 2026 | Via Satellite |
| Xona Space Systems | Builds a commercial LEO satellite navigation constellation. | $170M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| PAVE Space | Builds orbital transfer vehicles for satellite deployment. | $40M | Q1 2026 | Tech Funding News |
| ISPTech | Develops non-toxic spacecraft thrusters and propulsion systems. | $6.4M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Vast | Develops commercial space stations and human spaceflight infrastructure. | $300M | Q1 2026 | Space.com |
| Sierra Space | Develops spacecraft, satellites and national-security space systems. | $550M | Q1 2026 | Company |
| PLD Space | Develops Miura launch vehicles for European access to orbit. | $209M | Q1 2026 | Spaceflight Now |
| Sophia Space | Develops in-orbit computing technology for orbital data centers. | $10M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| SatVu | Operates thermal-imaging satellites for high-resolution intelligence. | $40.7M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| TakeMe2Space | Builds orbital data-center and in-orbit AI satellites. | $5M | Q1 2026 | Analytics India Magazine |
| Morpheus Space | Builds electric propulsion and mobility systems for satellites. | $15M | Q1 2026 | Via Satellite |
| CesiumAstro | Builds radios, antennas, payloads and satellite systems. | $270M | Q1 2026 | Via Satellite |
| York Space Systems | Manufactures small satellites at scale for large constellations. | $629M | Q1 2026 | Via Satellite |
| The Guild | Develops Indian launch and space-transportation systems. | $20.5M | Q1 2026 | YourStory |
| Northwood Space | Builds ground-station infrastructure for satellite communications and control. | $100M | Q1 2026 | Via Satellite |
| Shield Space | Develops satellite-protection systems against jamming and threats. | $2.5M | Q1 2026 | Tech.eu |
| D-Orbit | Operates orbital logistics vehicles and in-space services. | $53M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Canada Rocket Company | Develops reusable methalox rockets for Canadian launch. | $4.5M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Samara Aerospace | Builds satellite buses and attitude-control technology. | $10M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Aule Space | Builds satellite life-extension spacecraft and docking systems. | $2M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| SkyFi | Provides a marketplace for satellite imagery and geospatial data. | $12.7M | Q1 2026 | Payload |
| Stoke Space | Develops fully reusable medium-lift rockets. | $510M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| ICEYE | Builds and operates SAR satellites for intelligence services. | $174M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| K2 Space | Manufactures high-power satellite buses. | $250M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Ursa Major | Builds rocket propulsion and space mobility systems. | $100M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| EnduroSat | Manufactures satellites and mission infrastructure at industrial scale. | $104M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| HyImpulse | Builds hybrid-propulsion launch vehicles for orbital missions. | $15M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Extellis | Provides all-weather satellite imaging services. | $6.8M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| AnySignal | Builds radio and communications hardware for space clients. | $24M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Digantara | Builds space surveillance and situational-awareness infrastructure. | $50M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Moonshot Space | Develops electromagnetic launch systems. | $12M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Apex | Mass-manufactures satellite bus platforms. | $200M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Geespace | Builds satellite IoT and aerospace communications infrastructure. | $281M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Hubble Network | Builds Bluetooth-to-satellite IoT connectivity networks. | $70M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Galactic Energy | Provides commercial reusable launch vehicles. | $336M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Apolink | Builds always-on connectivity infrastructure for LEO satellites. | $4.3M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Pale Blue | Builds water-ion and Hall thrusters for satellites. | $10M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Manastu Space | Builds green propulsion systems for space and launch missions. | $3M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| SpinLaunch | Develops the Meridian broadband LEO satellite constellation. | $30M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| GHGSat | Monitors methane and emissions with satellites. | $34M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Kreios Space | Builds electric propulsion systems for satellites. | $8.7M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Icarus | Builds robotic labor systems for in-space logistics. | $6.1M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Messium | Uses hyperspectral satellite data for crop analytics. | $4.3M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| ReOrbit | Builds sovereign satellites and connected space systems. | $48.6M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Impulse Space | Builds in-space mobility and orbital transfer vehicles. | $300M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| True Anomaly | Builds autonomous satellites and orbital-security systems. | $260M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Xoople | Builds Earth-intelligence systems and AI-ready Earth data. | $130M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Xona Space Systems | Builds a commercial satellite navigation constellation. | $92M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| EnduroSat | Builds modular satellites and mission infrastructure. | $49M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Firefly Aerospace | Provides launch, lunar and on-orbit services. | $50M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Northwood Space | Builds ground-station and satellite-control infrastructure. | $30M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Reflect Orbital | Develops satellites for sunlight-on-demand services. | $20M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Muon Space | Builds mission-optimized satellite constellations. | $44.5M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Aetherflux | Develops satellite-based space solar-power systems. | $50M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| OroraTech | Operates thermal-imaging satellites for wildfire intelligence. | $40M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Aethero | Builds radiation-hardened compute systems for spacecraft. | $8.4M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Lux Aeterna | Builds reusable satellite platforms for orbital operations. | $4M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Skynopy | Builds ground-station networks for satellite downlink. | $17.6M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Stoke Space | Develops reusable medium-lift launch vehicles. | $260M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Loft Orbital | Operates satellite missions as a service. | $170M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| K2 Space | Manufactures high-power satellite buses. | $110M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| i-Space | Develops reusable launch vehicles in China. | $97M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Lynk Global | Builds direct-to-device satellite connectivity networks. | $85M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Deep Blue Aerospace | Develops reusable launch vehicles in China. | $69M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Axiom Space | Builds commercial space-station and human-spaceflight infrastructure. | $100M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Kapta Space | Builds radar-imaging satellites with steerable antennas. | $5M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Karman+ | Develops spacecraft for asteroid-resource missions. | $20M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| AscendArc | Builds satellite communications systems for defense and commercial users. | $3.95M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Firehawk Aerospace | Builds propulsion technology for launch and defense systems. | $60M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Skylo | Builds direct-to-device satellite connectivity services. | $30M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| SpinLaunch | Develops kinetic launch systems and small-satellite technology. | $11.5M | Q4 2024 | TechCrunch |
| The Exploration Company | Develops reusable spacecraft and the Nyx space capsule. | $160M | Q4 2024 | balderton.com |
| Starfish Space | Builds spacecraft for satellite servicing and rendezvous. | $29M | Q4 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Firefly Aerospace | Provides launch vehicles, lunar landers and space services. | $175M | Q4 2024 | Firefly Aerospace |
| Impulse Space | Builds orbital transfer vehicles for in-space transportation. | $150M | Q4 2024 | impulsespace.com |
| D-Orbit | Provides orbital transfer, satellite deployment and logistics services. | $166M | Q3 2024 | European Spaceflight |
| Starpath | Builds lunar resource and spacecraft-support infrastructure. | $12M | Q3 2024 | Payload |
| Equatorial Space | Develops Dorado sounding rockets and launch infrastructure. | $1.5M | Q3 2024 | SpaceWatch.GLOBAL |
| Muon Space | Builds and operates LEO remote-sensing constellations. | $56.7M | Q3 2024 | muonspace.com |
| EtherealX | Develops reusable medium-lift launch vehicles. | $5M | Q3 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Star Catcher | Builds a space-based energy grid for satellites. | $12.25M | Q3 2024 | star-catcher.com |
| MinoSpace | Designs and manufactures commercial satellites. | $137M | Q2 2024 | One Giant Leap Australia |
| Apex | Mass-manufactures productized satellite buses. | $95M | Q2 2024 | PR Newswire |
| Revolv Space | Builds small-satellite mechanisms and power systems. | $2.8M | Q2 2024 | SpaceWatch.GLOBAL |
| Space Pioneer / Beijing Tianbing Technology | Develops reusable rocket launch vehicles. | $207M | Q2 2024 | The Economic Times |
| Xona Space Systems | Develops LEO satellite navigation services. | $19M | Q2 2024 | PR Newswire |
| ICEYE | Operates SAR satellites and Earth-observation data products. | $93M | Q2 2024 | Via Satellite |
| Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology | Builds the G60 LEO broadband satellite constellation. | $943M | Q1 2024 | China Economic Review |
| Albedo | Builds very-low-Earth-orbit imagery satellites. | $35M | Q1 2024 | TechCrunch |
| SPiN | Builds modular spacecraft systems for space manufacturing. | $1.8M | Q1 2024 | SpaceWatch.GLOBAL |
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