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Space Capital's NYC summit gathered investors and companies for discussions on key industry topics such as Starship, U.S. national security, China.

Xona Space Systems, a startup geolocation service provider, raises $19m in funding to develop its PULSAR navigation system.

Geopolitical uncertainties have largely driven the surge in funding, as geospatial data and images collected by satellites are used by government agencies for everything from analyzing weather patterns and agriculture to changes and movements along international borders.

Satcom: The first quarter saw many milestones including SpaceXs successful Starship flight test to United Launch Alliances launch of Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines mission, which was the first touchdown on the lunar surface by a U.S. spacecraft in more than half a century.

Space startup funding skyrockets to $6.5 billion in Q1, driven by government support and rising demand for geospatial intelligence, signaling robust growth.

Belgian camera maker Simera Sense has raised nearly $15 million to expand system assembly facilities out of South Africa and closer to its component producers in Europe to develop higher-resolution cubesat products.

Space innovation is off to a strong start this year, marked by significant developments that underscore an era of exploration and commercialization beyond Earth's atmosphere. Investments in space have been on the rise, with $17.9 billion invested in 2023, according to a report by Space Capital. Of note is the fourth quarter’s 31% quarter-over-quarter surge, reflecting a renewed enthusiasm for backing space ventures. Leading the charge is Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which recently seal...

Yesterday’s session was quite something: Investors reacted to Nvidia’s stratospheric results with glee and indices shattered a few records. Today’s session is likely to be quieter. -February 23, 2024 at 09:34 am EST - MarketScreener

The Ambr Group Acquires Profound Commerce

The Californian company LeoLabs, a Space Situational Awareness specialist, raises an additional $29 million in financing.