What it sells
Satellites for Manufacturing in Space
Business model breakdown
Trigger: what makes them buy now?
Lack of freight capacity for returning products from orbit; rare, expensive space on human-rated capsules.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Payload integrates on Spark-1 reentry vehicle, launches (e.g. Falcon 9), 5-180 days on orbit, autonomous deorbit, parachute landing, recovery within 6 hours; up to 30 kg payload.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Per-mission cargo return service; claims heat shields 100x cheaper; first flights mid-2027.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Direct mission booking via contact/"Book a Mission" form.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Spring 2026 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.