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🌌 Transform Your Space Market Intelligence The Space Impulse Data Intelligence Platform stands as a cornerstone in the space technology market, providing a robust blend of information, data, and insights crucial for those at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry. Key Use-Cases: 🔹Investors: Provides venture capitalists, angel investors, and institutional investors with critical data to identify high-potential investment opportunities and understand the competitive landscape in space technology. 🔹Founders and Executives: Offers space tech leaders, including C-suite executives and startup founders, vital information on market trends, potential partners, and investment sources to strategically position their companies for growth. 🔹Governmental Bodies: Assists government agencies and space programs in accessing a wealth of information on emerging space technologies and market dynamics to support policy making and strategic initiatives. 🔹Defense: Equips defense departments with insights into commercial space innovations, enhancing their capabilities in procurement and strategic technology adoption. 🔹Industry Analysts and Consultants: Enables market researchers and consultants to deliver in-depth analysis and forward-looking insights, helping shape strategies in the space tech sector. 🔹Academic and Research Entities: Supports academic leaders and researchers by providing access to the latest scientific breakthroughs and collaborative opportunities in space technology. Discover how the Space Impulse Intelligence Platform can elevate your understanding and strategic positioning within the space industry. Check it out at app.spaceimpulse.com and reach out to us at hello@spaceimpulse.com. #SpaceIndustry #MarketIntelligence #SpaceTechnology #Innovation #DataInsights

Northrop Grumman Q4 sales remained flat at $10.69 billion, missing estimates, as space revenue declined 13% due to restricted space programs and the NGI wind-down. Despite weak revenue growth, the company improved profitability, with operating income rebounding to $1.19 billion and operating margins rising to 10.2%. For 2025, Northrop expects up to $42.5 billion in sales, with space revenue projected at $11 billion, while shares fell 1.43% after the earnings report. https://lnkd.in/ezQz9u9A

Castelion a defense manufacturer based in El Segundo, California, has raised $100 million in equity and debt financing to ramp up prototype testing and scale production of its hypersonic strike weapon. The funding includes $70 million from a Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company has conducted three internal flight tests within a month and is working with the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force to develop a long-range hypersonic weapon designed for affordability and large-scale deployment. Castelion argues that mass-produced, low-cost hypersonic weapons will help the U.S. and its allies restore deterrence against China’s expanding military power by imposing a cost-exchange disadvantage on Beijing. What are your thoughts on this new funding? 💭

Sabah, a Malaysian state on Borneo, wants to become a regional hub for satellite assembly and space launches, but experts say success hinges on building an aerospace workforce and attracting global players like Elon Musk’s SpaceX according to the South China Morning Post. The project aligns with Malaysia’s National Space Policy 2030, but attracting companies like SpaceX will require strong regulatory and financial support. In addition, the state government last week announced a one-year feasibility study to assess Sabah’s potential as a space industry center. The project, first proposed in 2023, is backed by a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine’s Yuzhnoye State Design Office, a firm specializing in rocket technology, and Malaysia’s Sovereign Sengalang, a defense and aerospace company. What are your thoughts on Sabah as a regional hub? 👇 #SpaceHub #InsideSpace #SpaceX

AscendArc has raised $4 million in funding and secured a $1.8 million U.S. Air Force contract to develop small, mass-produced geostationary satellites. The company claims its satellites offer a tenfold reduction in cost per megabit per second compared to traditional GEO satellites, making them a cost-effective alternative to fiber and microwave in rural areas. AscendArc is targeting both commercial and military markets, with its satellites designed to meet U.S. Department of Defense encryption, anti-jamming, and secure communication requirements. #SpaceFunding #Satellites #InsideSpace

Planet has secured a $230 million contract with an undisclosed Asia-Pacific company to expand its Pelican satellite constellation, its largest deal to date, according to CNBC. The multi-year contract funds the construction and operation of satellites, giving the customer exclusive regional access while allowing Planet to license data elsewhere. “It is a momentum-building event. … It’s both our biggest deal ever and it’s a significant step for us into this satellite services business,” Planet CEO Will Marshall told CNBC. Planet expects the deal to boost revenue starting in fiscal 2026, with payments spread over seven years, as it accelerates the deployment of up to 32 next-generation Pelican satellites. https://hubs.la/Q034HGy00 #SatelliteInnovation #SpaceTech #EarthObservation

🛰️ Big news: AscendArc raises $4M to redefine GEO communications!  🛰️ Today, we’re emerging from stealth with a mission: to revolutionize satellite communications with small, high-performance GEO satellites. While the industry races to LEO, we’re taking a different approach—one that prioritizes cost efficiency and high-bandwidth connectivity where it matters most. With $4M in funding, backed by Seraphim Space, Everywhere Ventures, Portland Seed Fund, Thermo, and Hunter Communications, we’re ready to prove that small GEO can be a game-changer. A huge thank you to our investors, team, and supporters who believe in this vision. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started! 🚀 #GEO #SatelliteInnovation #SpaceTech #AscendArc 

Britain is investing nearly £25 million in Orbex to build and launch the country’s first domestically built orbital rocket from Scotland in late 2025. 🇬🇧 The UK government aims to capture 2% of Europe’s satellite launch market, estimated at $50 billion by 2033, potentially adding £1 billion to the economy. The investment follows a failed 2023 launch attempt and complements Britain’s broader strategy to develop a sovereign satellite launch capability. #UKSpace #OrbitalRocket #SpaceInvestment

🚀 The space biotechnology sector is experiencing rapid growth, making it challenging to track all the major companies and emerging trends. Through a collaboration with Cx Bio and SpaceRadar, we leveraged our AI-powered intelligence platform to map out over 90 companies that are shaping the future of this innovative industry. With increasing investments in areas like space biomanufacturing, medical research, and microgravity applications, the potential for growth in this field is huge — with some projections estimating an additional $3-4 billion for pharma alone. The market map explores three sectors including Space health and medicine, Space bioprocess / food production and Space manufacturing. Want to learn more about the space biotech landscape? Download the full market map vis the link in the comments Companies featured in the market map include: 🔹 AIR COMPANY 🔹 Space Tango 🔹 SpaceX 🔹 Redwire Space 🔹 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 🔹 Pluri 🔹 Cedars-Sinai 🔹 MicroQuin 🔹 Solar Foods 🔹 Extremo Technologies 🔹 Vertical Future #SpaceIndustry #MarketMap #SpaceInsider #SpaceBiotech #SpaceEconomy