SpaceNews
August 2025
3 stories, feeding 3 moments.
- Manastu Space raises $3M for green satellite propulsion
Manastu Space raises $3M seed to commercialize its I-Booster hydrogen peroxide propulsion system, which replaces hazardous hydrazine with a greener, cheaper alternative. The Mumbai startup was founded by IIT Bombay alumni who developed the tech from a student satellite project.
Manastu Space Raises $3M Seed for Green Satellite Propulsion - Pale Blue teams up with Mitsubishi Electric to advance water propulsion
Pale Blue completes $10M Series C with Mitsubishi Electric's CVC fund, bringing total raised to ~$30M. The strategic investment is expected to lead to deeper technical collaboration on satellite propulsion. CEO Jun Asakawa notes talks with launch providers about bundled propulsion solutions.
Pale Blue Closes $10M Series C with Mitsubishi Electric CVC - Antaris Announces New SDA Contract for Digital FlatSats
Antaris announces a second SDA contract to expand its TrueTwin digital FlatSat program for SDA space vehicles, building on an initial 2024 contract. Full Mission Virtualization allows software testing without physical hardware, dramatically reducing cost and logistics.
Antaris Wins Second SDA Contract for TrueTwin Digital FlatSats
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