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Space Capital is a NYC-based venture capital firm specializing in space-based technologies and their applications, i.e. the invisible backbone of the world's largest industries.
While the US prioritizes exploration, China and Russia are planning for utilization. Their joint lunar base, slated for 2036, is designed for permanent presence and resource extraction, raising questions about the foundations of the #OuterSpaceTreaty.
September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SC funded Muon Space featured on CNN for FireSat: a fleet of 50+ AI-powered satellites to scan Earth in near real time for wildfires. In partnership with Earth Fire Alliance & Google, FireSat delivers continuous intelligence to responders worldwide: https://pulse.ly/fjidynzpa3
September 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#SCFunded LeoLabs & Varda Space Industries have demonstrated their ability to track hypersonic re-entry in real time. Varda’s capsule streaked back to Earth at 18,000 mph while LeoLabs calculated its trajectory “on target.” Learn more here: https://pulse.ly/vqg0bhcfsa
September 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
SC funded Impulse Space has signed an agreement with Astranis Space Technologies for a 2027 mission to GEO. Using the Helios orbital transfer vehicle and its Deneb engine, Impulse will transport Astranis MicroGEO satellites from LEO to GEO in under 24 hours: https://pulse.ly/hot72vsofb
September 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The space economy is here. Data from orbit is transforming industries worldwide, creating new opportunities and shaping solutions to global challenges in 2025 and beyond. #SpaceEconomy #VentureCapital
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SC funded Armada is scaling modular datacenters that bring compute power to the edge.

Recognized at Microsoft Ignite as the linchpin of Azure’s adaptive cloud, Armada is combining edge infrastructure with Satcom connectivity to meet the demands of Industry 4.0: https://pulse.ly/j1qq0spddp
September 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Space Capital family company ICEYE has signed a €158M contract with the Finnish Defence Forces for SAR satellites, delivering sovereign, space-based intelligence & surveillance: https://pulse.ly/fsyt7naj7i
September 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
SC funded GHGSat is partnering with ExxonMobil to monitor methane via its 13-satellite constellation. The deal expands space-based climate monitoring across North America & Asia, supporting ExxonMobil’s 2030 goal of 70–80% emission reduction: https://pulse.ly/cgjxcq5t2m
September 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In a recent conversation on @yahoofinance.com, Space Capital's @chadson.com discussed how the U.S. space program has become dependent on SpaceX over the past decade and why the company’s ability to deliver better, faster, and cheaper has reshaped the space economy: https://pulse.ly/dy16lzrmhh
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
SC funded Lunar Outpost is building the mobility solutions for the lunar economy.

CEO Justin Cyrus joined WSJ’s Bold Names podcast to discuss their lunar “space trucks” and how they could become critical to Artemis missions. Listen here: https://pulse.ly/nftmizs3z9
September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SC funded Lunar Outpost is developing the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), Lunar Dawn, for NASA’s Artemis missions.

Video journalist Cleo Abram and "Challenge Accepted" host Michelle Khare recently put the LTV to the test. Watch here: https://pulse.ly/xayyn2nzwe
September 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In a high-stakes manufacturing environment, every miscommunication costs time.

#SCFunded Threaded provides the shared visibility that keeps operations moving. From satellite builds to launch prep, this is how next-gen manufacturing stays aligned.
September 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
SC funded Armada is building the hyperscaler for the edge.

CEO Dan Wright joined @cnbc.com ’s Manifest Space podcast to discuss Armada’s founding story, edge computing, and how the U.S. can lead the global AI race. Listen here: https://pulse.ly/ahk8y0weim
September 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In this #SpaceCapital article, we explore how resilient GPS and AltPNT systems from Xona and Zephr are reshaping how machines move and make decisions: https://pulse.ly/fvusvytzdw

#AutonomousTech #GPS
September 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
With more than $35B in high-value deals expected to close in 2025, consolidation is emerging as a defining force in this next chapter of space innovation. Get the full picture: Download the Q2 2025 Space IQ Report here: https://pulse.ly/5bb5ui6ays

#VentureCapital #SpaceEconomy
September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Space Capital family company @rocketlabcorp.com is expanding U.S. semiconductor manufacturing for space-grade solar cells & EO/IR sensors, backed by a $23.9M CHIPS Act award. Read more in their full press release here: https://pulse.ly/7b4wxiaz3u
September 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Space Capital family company @rocketlabcorp.com closes its $275M acquisition of Geost. With enhanced capabilities for missile warning, tracking, and space domain awareness, Rocket Lab expands its role in delivering complete, mission-ready spacecraft for U.S. defense: https://pulse.ly/qnxeoj3pvu
August 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
SC funded Impulse Space’s Caravan rideshare program to GEO is here. Helios OTV delivers 4 tons of payloads with 8-hour GEO transfer & responsible disposal, and their first mission in 2026 is fully booked.

Read more on @spacenewsinc.bsky.social: https://pulse.ly/miay3orkve
August 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
SC funded Muon Space is delivering next-gen Earth intelligence through adaptable LEO constellations. Their FireSat technology detects wildfires 400x smaller than conventional systems, with applications across climate monitoring, disaster response, defense, and security: https://pulse.ly/cbcgt84fgz
August 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
SC funded Neurophos has acquired SiliconBee, a cutting-edge AI chip company led by Michael Shebanow, adding NVIDIA-seasoned talent & SIMT processor IP expertise. Advancing photonic computing to deliver 100× performance & efficiency over next-gen GPUs.
August 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
SC funded Muon Space unveils MuSat XL—a 500 kg-class LEO platform with 1 kW+ payload power, >5 TB/day downlink, optical crosslinks, and agile pointing. First mission: scaling Hubble’s global BLE network. Full story: https://pulse.ly/bbu780sugy
August 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Private market investment in the space economy is bouncing back.

Q2 2025 recorded the second-highest investment volume in the past five quarters, with $7.8B invested in 113 companies. Explore where the momentum is building. Download the full Q2 2025 Space IQ report: https://pulse.ly/qbjzk4phjo
August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
SC funded SpaceX’s Starship will carry Italian experiments, from plant growth to radiation monitoring, on its first commercial Mars flights. A landmark step for interplanetary research. Read more on Space.com: https://pulse.ly/rhgxaftq2s
August 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#LockheedMartin just made history, integrating SC family company #Hawkeye360’s commercial RF data into live combat systems. From concept to execution in 3 months, this breakthrough is changing how threats are tracked in real time. Read more: https://pulse.ly/mmsd4ebcee

#SpaceEconomy #DefenseTech
August 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
From battlefields to city centers, the threat of weaponized drones is growing.

#SCFunded Guardian RF’s modular system brings portable, scalable defense to where it’s needed most. Developed fast, deployed faster—and already proving critical in Ukraine.
August 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM