Astroscale has spent 13 years building a debris removal business that governments mostly pay for. Its funding history, missions, backlog and 2026 financials explained.
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Space Economy — Page 4
The business of space: company stories, industry news, startup news and funding rounds across launch, satellites and in-orbit services.
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How ICEYE Built a Radar Satellite Company From a University Project
ICEYE turned a student radar project into a company valued above 10 billion euros. How it was funded, why governments buy its satellites and what its figures show.
How Planet Labs Turned Daily Earth Imaging Into a Data Business
Planet Labs spent a decade selling imagery subscriptions before sovereign satellite deals lifted growth to 58%. A look at its funding, contracts and 2026 financials.
How Rocket Lab Built a Launch and Space Systems Business
From a 2006 Auckland startup to a Nasdaq-listed space contractor with a $2.36 billion backlog: how Rocket Lab was funded, what it sells and where Neutron stands.
