Rhea Space Activity raises ~$6M Series A for AutoNav
68 FOMORhea Space Activity closed a ~$6 million Series A to scale its optical AutoNav software for GPS-denied environments. The round was backed by Boston Global Space Tech Investors, Iron Prairie Ventures, Blackbird Capital Group, Purdue Research Foundation, New Mexico Vintage Fund, SpaceFund and additional investors. Capital will support hiring, production, validation and expansion to U.S. and allied military/intelligence customers across AUKUS, Five Eyes and NATO.
Why it matters
The round validates commercial traction for a dual-use deep-space heritage technology adapted to contested PNT, positioning RSA for broader defense adoption.
The numbers
Details
Funding
- Round
- series a
- Lead investor
- Boston Global Space Tech Investors
- Investors
- Boston Global Space Tech InvestorsIron Prairie VenturesBlackbird Capital GroupPurdue Research FoundationNew Mexico Vintage FundSpaceFundAbo Ventures
Coverage
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SpaceNews ·
Rhea Space Activity raises $6 million to develop GPS-free spacecraft navigationSpaceNews reported Rhea Space Activity closed a $6 million Series A to advance its GPS-independent optical navigation software. The funding supports deployment to U.S. and allied military and intelligence customers.
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Rhea Space Activity ·
Rhea Space Activity Raises ~$6M Series A to Deploy GPS-Resilient Deep Space Optical Navigation Software to U.S and Allied Military/Intelligence CustomersRhea Space Activity announced the close of an approximately $6 million Series A round. Investors included Boston Global Space Tech Investors, Iron Prairie Ventures, Blackbird Capital Group, Purdue Research Foundation, New Mexico Vintage Fund, SpaceFund and others. Proceeds will accelerate AutoNav deployment across AUKUS, Five Eyes, NATO and allied partners.
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Rhea Space Activity closed a ~$6 million Series A to scale its optical AutoNav software for GPS-deni