Tag: Germany
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ISPTech Raises €5.5 Million Seed Round to Develop Non-Toxic Spacecraft Thrusters
German propulsion startup ISPTech has raised €5.5 million in a seed funding round to expand development and production of spacecraft propulsion systems that use non-toxic fuels. The company said the new capital will help increase its workforce, build an in-house propulsion testing facility and scale production of its propulsion systems from several units annually to…
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Hypersonica Raises €23.3 Million and Tests Hypersonic Missile Prototype
Munich-based defence startup Hypersonica has emerged from stealth mode with a €23.3 million Series A funding round and confirmation that it successfully test-launched a hypersonic missile prototype earlier this month. Founded in December 2023, the company says it is developing Europe’s first privately funded hypersonic strike capability, with operations across Germany and the United Kingdom.…
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Isar Aerospace Expands Engine Test Facilities Ahead of Second Spectrum Launch
German launch company Isar Aerospace said it will expand its testing infrastructure at Sweden’s Esrange Space Center as it prepares for the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, currently expected no earlier than March 19. Founded in 2018, Isar Aerospace is developing the 28-meter-tall Spectrum launcher, designed to deliver up to 1,000 kilograms to low…
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Constellr Raises €37 Million to Expand Thermal Satellite Network for Defence Use
Munich-based Earth observation company Constellr said on Feb. 10 it had raised €37 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to €75 million as it pivots toward defence-focused satellite services. The round was led by venture capital firms Alpine Space Ventures and Lakestar. Founded in 2020, Constellr operates a thermal…
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DLR to Build Human Exploration Control Center for Moon and Mars Missions
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) will establish a new Human Exploration Control Center (HECC) at its Oberpfaffenhofen site near Munich to support future human and robotic missions to the Moon and Mars. The facility will expand the existing German Space Operations Center and is intended to manage complex, long-duration missions beyond low Earth orbit. Officials…
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Morpheus Space Secures $15 Million to Scale Satellite Propulsion Production
German space technology company Morpheus Space has raised $15 million in new funding to expand production of its in-space electric propulsion systems, as demand grows for maneuverable satellites in increasingly crowded orbits. The investment, announced Thursday, comes from Alpine Space Ventures, the European Investment Fund and other backers. Morpheus Space said the funds will be…
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LiveEO to Launch ‘Twinspector’ Satellite Constellation to Monitor Critical Infrastructure in Germany
LiveEO plans to launch a new Earth observation satellite constellation focused on monitoring critical infrastructure in Germany, the company said on Jan. 28, citing growing demand for its AI-powered analytics services. The constellation, named Twinspector, is designed to provide large-area, high-resolution, three-dimensional observations of the Earth, with a specific focus on infrastructure such as power…
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Germany Awards Hypersonic Test Vehicle Contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes
Germany’s military procurement agency has awarded a contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes to develop and flight-test a reusable hypersonic vehicle, marking a further step in the Bundeswehr’s efforts to advance next-generation aerospace capabilities. The company said on Jan. 27 that the contract was granted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support…
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Rocket Factory Augsburg Wins Two ESA-EU Launch Contracts Under Flight Ticket Initiative
German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg has been awarded launch service contracts for two missions under Europe’s Flight Ticket Initiative, strengthening its position in the continent’s emerging small-launch market, the European Space Agency said. The contracts, announced on Jan. 22, cover two missions comprising a total of three satellites and were awarded through the Flight…
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The Exploration Company Opens New Facility in France to Advance Development of Nyx Spacecraft
The Exploration Company has inaugurated a new facility in Le Haillan, France, less than a month after opening its new headquarters in Germany. The in-space logistics startup is developing Nyx, a modular capsule intended for cargo transport to and from the International Space Station (ISS), with future variants planned for lunar surface deliveries and crewed…