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A satellite that deploys only in space and extends structures to 15 meters in size. What sounds like science fiction is highly complex engineering: Munich-based startup Dcubed develops technologies that must perform precisely in orbit – or not at all. We spoke exclusively with Dcubed founder Dr. Thomas Sinn about this fascinating technology.

The space startup Vyoma will provide observation data of small space objects to the European Space Agency in the future. The data will feed into a central model for risk assessment in Earth orbit.

Reflex Aerospace secures 50 million euros in the largest series A round of the European new-space sector. The startup plans to expand its manufacturing and aims to achieve operational readiness by 2027.

Munich startup Isar Aerospace closes commercial launch service contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the EU Commission as the first privately funded European company. The missions will launch starting in 2026 with the Spectrum rocket from Norway.

The Munich New Space startup Isar Aerospace receives 150 million euros from Eldridge Industries. With the investment, the valuation rises to over one billion.

The Munich new-space startup Talos is entering into a four-year cooperation with the Max Planck Society to gain important insights into addressing environmental issues, climate change, nature conservation, and tracking zoonotic diseases through satellite-based animal observation.

The New Space startup Reflex Aerospace is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced dual-use satellites. The company, headquartered in Berlin and Munich, uses new methods to modernize satellite development and production, thereby achieving significantly shorter delivery times and higher reliability. In the interview, the founders provide insights into their company. First published on: April 29, 2024

The Exploration Company secures €150 million in a Series B funding round. The funding round is led by Balderton Capital and Plural. Bessemer Venture Partners, NGP Capital, French Tech Souveraineté, DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF), and Bayern Kapital are also participating. Existing investors are also returning, including EQT Ventures, Red River West, Cherry Ventures, Promus Ventures, and Omnes Real Tech Fund. The fresh capital will be used for further development and testing of the Nyx spacecraft and expansion of the 200-person team.

Munich-based Vyoma generates space traffic data using ground-based – and soon its own space-based – sensors to enable automated satellite operations. The startup supplies satellite operators, reinsurers, space agencies, and intelligence services with valuable information. Founded in August 2020, Vyoma now employs over 40 specialized engineers and scientists. In the interview, Stefan Frey, CEO and Managing Director of Vyoma, answers our questions.

The Munich new space supplier Dcubed has successfully closed its Series A funding round. Eight international investors from Europe and the US have participated in the oversubscribed round.

Every startup wants to reach new heights, but in the new space industry this goal is also to be understood literally. These Munich spacetech startups are currently celebrating major successes on their – not only metaphorical – journey to the stars: Mynaric, Dcubed, Unio, Ororatech, Reflex Aerospace and DeltaVision.

The spacetech startup Dcubed and the Hochschule München receive funding from the Bavarian Ministry of Economics’ space research program. The project for satellite solar panels manufactured directly in space by the Munich-based company is also expected to include the world’s first demonstration of 3D printing in open space.