Space Industry Archives

Fusion rocket Sunbird ignites: Pulsar Fusion’s plasma breakthrough for faster deep-space travel

Pulsar Fusion’s Sunbird fusion rocket has achieved first plasma, validating its exhaust architecture and edging a reusable “space tug” concept toward sub‑six‑month Mars transfers. Drawing on multiple reports, this piece breaks down how the Dual Direct Fusion Drive works, what the 2027 in‑orbit demo must prove, and which technical and regulatory hurdles still stand between Sunbird and operational deep‑space logistics.

Aetherflux’s $2B orbital bet: space data centers for the AI age

Aetherflux is betting that orbital data centers can power the next wave of AI, shifting from laser power beaming to space-based compute as it targets a $2 billion valuation. For founders and investors, the company’s 2027 satellite plans highlight how quickly space infrastructure is converging with AI demand and reshaping the deep-tech funding landscape.

Sierra Space’s $550M Series C: Inside the $8 Billion Bet on Defense-Tech Space

Sierra Space’s $550 million Series C round, valuing the company at $8 billion, signals a decisive shift toward defense-tech space. This feature unpacks the hardware, strategy, and risks shaping the next decade of orbital infrastructure.

Axiom Space Raises $350M to Build Commercial Space Station and NASA Spacesuits

Axiom Space has locked in a fresh $350M raise to push its commercial space station and NASA lunar spacesuits toward launch, signaling growing investor faith in private orbital infrastructure.

Morpheus Space Raises $15M for GO-2 Electric Propulsion Mass Production

Morpheus Space secures $15M funding for GO-2 electric propulsion mass production. Learn how this boosts satellite mobility with efficient thrusters.

Stoke Space Secures $860M in Extended Series D Funding for Reusable Nova Rockets

Stoke Space extended its Series D funding to $860 million, fueling Nova’s full-reuse rocket production at Cape Canaveral. Backed by founders from Blue Origin, this pushes total capital to $1.34B.

Tomorrow.io Raises $175M to Launch DeepSky, the First AI-Native Weather Satellite Constellation

Tomorrow.io has closed a $175 million equity round to deploy DeepSky, its AI-native weather satellite constellation designed to make global atmospheric data far more precise, frequent, and useful for businesses, governments, and communities facing extreme weather.