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NewOrbit Space
NewOrbit provides services to deliver missions to the most beneficial orbits - Very Low Earth Orbits
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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- 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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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / 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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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Lifeline VenturesYes VC
Atlantic
Offline Ventures
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Voyager VC
Illusian
Lawrence Leuschner- LGLGF
- COCustos Family Office
- DKDavid Kirk.
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