Space-as-a-Service Startup Muon Space Raises $56M to Scale Satellite Platform
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Space-as-a-Service Startup Muon Space Raises $56M to Scale Satellite Platform

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Summary:

  • Muon Space, a space-as-a-service startup, raised $56.7 million in Series B funding.

  • The company provides a complete solution for space missions, including satellite design, launch, operation, and data processing.

  • Muon has secured over $100 million in contracts this year, including a deal with Sierra Nevada to develop three spacecraft for the VindlĂŠr remote sensing constellation.

  • The funding will allow Muon to scale its Halo satellite platform and expand its customer base.

Muon Space: Scaling Satellite Access for Everyone

Muon Space, a space-as-a-service startup, is making space more accessible than ever before. Instead of spending years developing satellite hardware and software, customers can leverage Muon's end-to-end service to launch their missions into low Earth orbit.

The company has secured over $100 million in contracts this year alone, including a $60 million deal to design 10 remote-sensing satellites for unnamed customers and a partnership with Sierra Nevada to develop three spacecraft for the VindlĂŠr remote sensing constellation. The first VindlĂŠr satellite is set to launch in 2025.

Muon's latest funding round:

  • Raised $56.7 million in Series B funding led by Activate Capital, with participation from Acme Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Radical Ventures, and Congruent Ventures.
  • Brings total capital raised to over $91 million.

This funding will allow Muon Space to:

  • Scale its Halo satellite platform: The platform provides a complete solution for space missions, including satellite design, launch, operation, and data processing.
  • Expand its customer base: Muon is targeting a wide range of customers, from government agencies to private companies, who are looking to utilize space-based technology.

Muon Space is changing the game in the space industry: The company is making it easier and more affordable for customers to access space, enabling a new wave of innovation and exploration.

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