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NewOrbit provides services to deliver missions to the most beneficial orbits - Very Low Earth Orbits

Reading, United KingdomFounded 2021Space
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2026
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About NewOrbit Space

NewOrbit Space specializes in providing long-term and reliable access to very low Earth orbits, specifically between 180 and 220 kilometers. This strategic positioning allows for significant advancements in imaging and telecommunications. By operating at these lower altitudes, NewOrbit.space enables a fourfold reduction in satellite aperture diameter, drastically lowering the cost and complexity of satellite construction. This makes high-resolution imagery more affordable and accessible. Additionally, the proximity to the ground enhances radiometric performance, resulting in higher quality signals and reduced latency for telecommunications. This allows for higher data rates and requires smaller ground infrastructure. The company’s satellites benefit from reduced radiation levels, which simplifies shielding requirements and leads to up to a 40-fold reduction in satellite mass for the same mission. This also translates to a 30% reduction in launch costs per kilogram and up to a 16-fold reduction in communication power requirements. Furthermore, the development time for satellites is three times faster. NewOrbit.space’s core technology includes an air-breathing engine that significantly enhances satellite maneuverability and operational efficiency. The company serves clients in the geospatial imaging and telecommunications sectors, operating within the space technology market. Its business model focuses on providing cost-effective, high-performance satellite solutions, generating revenue through the sale and deployment of these advanced satellites. Keywords: low Earth orbit, geospatial imaging, telecommunications, satellite efficiency, cost reduction, high-resolution imagery, radiometric performance, air-breathing engine, satellite maneuverability, space technology.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Reading, United Kingdom
Employees
29
Open positions
6
Dealroom signal
86.7/100
Sector
Space, Space Tech, Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Upstream, Space DT, DT and LS, uk rio, rio space, rio satellites
Technology
Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

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Funding history

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Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Jun 2026 $19M $74M Atlantic · Illusian · Lifeline Ventures · Lawrence Leuschner
SEEDEquity / VC Mar 2024 $7.5M $30M Lifeline Ventures · Yes VC · Atlantic · Offline Ventures
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NewOrbit Space website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for NewOrbit Space is 11K monthly website visits, up 129.2% over the last three months. NewOrbit Space's team grew 3.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits11K 3-month web change+129.2% 1-year team growth+3.6%
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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Seed4 investors entered at this stage

Series A6 investors entered at this stage

  • Voyager VC
  • Illusian
  • Lawrence Leuschner
  • LGF
  • Custos Family Office
  • David Kirk.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom96%
🇫🇮 Finland4%
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