Space Ambition

Attention to all SpaceTech founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and fans of space exploration and SpaceTech. Space Ambition is traveling to WebSummit (Lisbon) on November 10-14. Our co-founder Denis Kalyshkin will be happy to meet with you. Fill in the form below. We will organize a meetup or event. We’re looking forward to meeting you soon! Form: https://lnkd.in/dm8Rcujt 

This week, we at Space Ambition spoke with Celeste Ford, Managing Director at Stellar Ventures, a U.S.-based SpaceTech venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments. A seasoned aerospace entrepreneur with 30 years of experience, she shared her insights and vision on aerospace market dynamics. Stellar Ventures has backed 27 startups, including Xona Space Systems, Firehawk, Darkhive, SatVu, Corvus Robotics, SpiderOak, The Exploration Company, Solestial, and Space Forge. We hope this article will be helpful to you. https://lnkd.in/d2fFiZ6S

One of the objectives of Space Ambition is to engage and inspire both generalist and DeepTech investors to explore opportunities in the SpaceTech sector. We believe that many of you will eventually consider investing in Earth Observation startups. Today, our co-founder, Denis Kalyshkin, published an article highlighting the top private Earth observation companies currently operating satellite constellations. We hope these examples will help you make more informed investment decisions.  https://lnkd.in/dXii4rQ4

Yuri's Night, on October 17. Yuri’s Night is an annual global celebration that honors Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space, on April 12, 1961. Often referred to as "The World Space Party," this event unites people around the globe to commemorate not only Gagarin's historic flight but also the broader spirit of exploration, innovation, and unity in space. The event is a vibrant space for creative expression, scientific curiosity, and a shared love of the cosmos. Since its inception in 2001, Yuri’s Night has grown into a worldwide celebration, with events taking place on every continent—and sometimes even in space itself! Whether you’re actively working in the space industry or simply a fan of space exploration, Yuri’s Night is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, meet some of the biggest names in space, share ideas, and get inspired. The night will feature inspiring talks, performances, and a celebration of humanity’s progress in exploring the stars. It’s also an excellent chance to gain insights into cutting-edge space technologies and developments shaping the future. With the IAC as its backdrop, you’ll be surrounded by industry professionals and leaders, making this a fantastic networking opportunity as well. Yuri's Night was co-founded by Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, a passionate advocate for space exploration, entrepreneur, and space futurist. Loretta has dedicated her career to advancing humanity's presence in space, from astrobiology research to founding initiatives that promote space education and outreach. Exclusive Offer: Subscribers can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets using the promo code AMBITION at checkout! For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/dpk4RN3T Remember: Space is not the limit. It’s just the beginning!

Space tourism has taken a significant leap forward in recent years. The market reached $850 million in 2023 and is projected to grow to $27 billion by 2032. Today, tourists have more affordable options to embark on space travel, with prices starting at around $500,000. Our co-founder Marat Airapetian has just published an article exploring this topic in depth. The article features companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Axiom Space, Sierra Space, Voyager Space, Lockheed Martin Space, Northrop Grumman, Varda Space Industries, ThinkOrbital, Space Perspective, and Zero-G. We hope it inspires you to dream big! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dFwMDW3r

In the aerospace industry, it is crucial to develop networking and exchange experiences. That’s why attending top conferences is essential. Today, we have prepared a selection of leading space conferences for 2024-2025. We would be happy to meet you in person. Feel free to contact Dr. Ivan Khrapach, Alexandra Vidyuk, and Denis Kalyshkin. https://lnkd.in/dguhdtBe

On October 1-2, the New Space Economy Congress is taking place in Barcelona. Participation is free. Details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/ep54h_QB By the way, as part of the congress, there will also be a brainstorming conference on the topic of exploring Venus hosted by Humans2Venus Foundation: https://lnkd.in/dF6Ngtnq If any of you are attending, feel free to ping our co-founder Denis Kalyshkin. We'd be happy to meet in person!

This Tuesday, we held our third SpaceTech pitch session, featuring six startups ranging from seed to Series B stages, presenting to over 50 investors. This is part of our regular event series with carefully selected participants. Thank you to everyone who joined! We hope you gained valuable leads to close your next fundraising round. Our next pitch session is scheduled for the end of October, and we look forward to welcoming new investors and startups. If you are an investor in SpaceTech, DeepTech, or a generalist investor considering entering the sector, please fill out this form to join our upcoming events and gain access to our invite-only community: https://lnkd.in/dbcr9XKx Startups looking to raise funding or apply to top accelerators can get on our radar by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/dunQymy2 Have a great weekend!

On September 16, Space Ambition celebrates its 2nd anniversary. Thank you so much for reading us! Today, we decided to share inspiring stories from our team members and our subscribers. We are very excited about your progress. We also hope that these stories will inspire our other readers! The article features the stories of our followers Ignacio Krasovitzky, Joseph Turano, and Tina Salvage. Thanks for sharing them with us! And remember, sky is not the limit. It is just the beginning :) You can read more stories here: https://lnkd.in/dByVbYCw

We are always happy when we meet a person who pivots to the SpaceTech sector or invests in SpaceTech startups. Today, we'd like to share with you an inspiring story of Mark Shmulevich, the Managing partner of Aloniq, a DeepTech early stage VC which started investing in SpaceTech companies. They have already backed Xona Space Systems and BioOrbit and plan to expand their portfolio. Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/drwrxTMn