Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20M Pre-Series B for In-Space Propulsion Scale-Up
78 FOMOBellatrix Aerospace closed $20M in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners. The capital will accelerate manufacturing and delivery of its electric propulsion systems for smallsats and orbital transfer vehicles.
Why it matters
Electric propulsion remains a high-margin, high-demand segment as satellite operators seek cheaper station-keeping and orbit-raising. This round positions Bellatrix for larger constellation contracts.
The numbers
Details
Funding
- Amount
- $20M
- Round
- pre series b
- Lead investors
- Cactus Partners
- Announced
- 2026-03-28
Coverage
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spacenews.com ·
Cactus Partners Leads $20M Round for Bellatrix AerospaceThe Indian startup’s electric propulsion technology targets the booming smallsat and OTV market.
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payloadspace.com ·
Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20 Million Pre-Series BFunds will accelerate production and delivery of propulsion systems amid rising demand for constellation station-keeping and mobility services.
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reuters.com ·
Bellatrix Aerospace Nets $20M Pre-Series B for Propulsion SystemsBellatrix closed $20M pre-Series B led by Cactus Partners to scale manufacturing of electric propulsion for smallsats and orbital transfer vehicles.
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Bellatrix Aerospace closed $20M in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners. The capital will acc