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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former SpaceX Engineer's Impulse Space raises $300 million to expand space tug fleet
-Impulse Space, a space technology startup developing orbital transfer vehicles commonly known as "space tugs," has raised $300 million in a late-stage funding round led by Linse Capital, bringing the company's total funding to $525 million. Led by Tom Mueller, a founding employee at Elon Musk's SpaceX, Impulse Space is creating spacecraft designed to transport satellites between different orbital positions to meet growing demand for orbital logistics services. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn approach operational status, industry experts anticipate a surge in rideshare missions. These launches place multiple satellites on single rockets, often requiring space tugs to deliver them to precise orbits. CONTEXT The funding positions Impulse Space to address increasing demand for in-space mobility across commercial, civil, and defense sectors seeking faster, cost-effective orbital transport solutions. In-space mobility has become essential for satellite deployment, Earth observation support, and deep space exploration. Space tugs offer satellite operators a cost-effective way to reach specific orbits without requiring customized launches. BY THE NUMBERS Impulse has signed more than 30 commercial and government contracts valued at nearly $200 million and is seeing more interest from across sectors. The company has completed two missions completed using Mira, Impulse's high-thrust space vehicle. The startup did not disclose the valuation of its funding round and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for the information. WHAT'S NEXT Impulse plans to expand its workforce, accelerate research and development for long-duration missions, and scale production of its Mira and Helios space vehicles to meet increasing customer demand.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former SpaceX Engineer's Impulse Space raises $300 million to expand space tug fleet
-Impulse Space, a space technology startup developing orbital transfer vehicles commonly known as "space tugs," has raised $300 million in a late-stage funding round led by Linse Capital, bringing the company's total funding to $525 million. Led by Tom Mueller, a founding employee at Elon Musk's SpaceX, Impulse Space is creating spacecraft designed to transport satellites between different orbital positions to meet growing demand for orbital logistics services. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn approach operational status, industry experts anticipate a surge in rideshare missions. These launches place multiple satellites on single rockets, often requiring space tugs to deliver them to precise orbits. CONTEXT The funding positions Impulse Space to address increasing demand for in-space mobility across commercial, civil, and defense sectors seeking faster, cost-effective orbital transport solutions. In-space mobility has become essential for satellite deployment, Earth observation support, and deep space exploration. Space tugs offer satellite operators a cost-effective way to reach specific orbits without requiring customized launches. BY THE NUMBERS Impulse has signed more than 30 commercial and government contracts valued at nearly $200 million and is seeing more interest from across sectors. The company has completed two missions completed using Mira, Impulse's high-thrust space vehicle. The startup did not disclose the valuation of its funding round and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for the information. WHAT'S NEXT Impulse plans to expand its workforce, accelerate research and development for long-duration missions, and scale production of its Mira and Helios space vehicles to meet increasing customer demand.
Broadcast Pro
26-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
SES signs multi-launch agreement with Impulse Space
Selected missions will lift off aboard a medium-class rocket to LEO, where Impulses high-energy Helios kick stage will then carry each SES satellite to higher orbits within hours. Impulse Space, a leader in in-space mobility, has signed a multi-launch agreement with satellite operator SES to utilise its Helios kick stage system to reduce the time required for SES satellites to reach their final orbital destinations. The partnership will enable SES to move its payloads directly from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to high-energy orbits, such as Geostationary Orbit (GEO) or Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), within hours rather than months. The first mission under this agreement is slated for 2027 and will see a 4-ton-class SES satellite launched via a medium-lift rocket into LEO before being swiftly transferred by Helios to GEO in under eight hours. This mission will mark the first commercial deployment dedicated solely to Helios, showcasing its full performance capabilities. The deal also leaves room for additional missions, allowing SES greater flexibility and speed in deploying satellites on demand. Traditionally, satellite operators targeting MEO or GEO have been limited to either costly and scarce heavy-lift rockets or extended, slow transfers using electric propulsion systems. Helios presents a new optionusing chemical propulsion to transport satellites directly and rapidly to their target orbits, transforming the traditional satellite deployment model. Commenting on the launch agreement, Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, said: 'At SES, we are firm believers that co-development and collaboration with our partners will help the space industry to evolve and quicken the pace of innovation. Today, were not only partnering with Impulse to bring our satellites faster to orbit, but this will also allow us to extend their lifetime and accelerate service delivery to our customers. Were proud to become Helios first dedicated commercial mission.' Helios responsive capabilities and powerful engine enable mission operators to designand pricesatellites based on their specific operational orbit. This paradigm shift can simplify mission planning and decrease satellite mass, resulting in lower overall mission costs, while improving operational timelines. Tom Mueller, founder and CEO of Impulse Space, added: 'We believe MEO and GEO play a critical role in the space economy, but operators today face the challenges of slow, expensive, and inflexible access to these essential orbits. Helios changes thatits built to move large payloads to high-energy orbits quickly and reliably. SES has a long history of embracing innovation and pushing our industry forward, and were proud theyve chosen Helios to support the next phase of their deployment strategy.' This marks the first commercial contract for a dedicated Helios missionwhere a single, 4-ton-class payload will fully leverage the vehicles performance capabilities for direct transport to GEO.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Smaller Hero Xpulse 160 Snapped Testing: Here's What We Know So Far
Hero MotoCorp is reported to be working on its new adventure tourer for the Indian market. Recently, Hero's motorcycle was spied testing on the road, signifying that the brand has already gone through a significant amount of R&D for the adventure motorcycle. The test mule suggests that Hero is working on developing a smaller iteration of the Xpulse, that is expected to be powered by a 160cc engine. The Hero off-roader spied testing, was seen carrying a smaller engine, likely the one present in the Xtreme 160R. This indicates that the motorcycle might be named the Hero Xpulse 160. It is expected to come up with a 4V setup that will likely shoot 17 hp and 14.6 Nm of torque. It is also expected to get a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle resembles the design and elements of the Xpulse 210. However, it gets smaller disc brakes, ditches the oil-cooling radiator and windshield in the front. Also, the knuckle guards seem different from the ones seen on the Xpulse 210. Since, the test mule seems to be a smaller version of the Xpulse 210, it is likely to carry the same suspension setup and get a 21-inch wheel in the front and an 18-inch rear wheel. This will help Hero cut down the cost of entirely investing in a new set of underpinnings and hardware. There is also a possibility that Hero will position this smaller Xpulse as an updated Impulse. After the brands split with Honda, the Impulse was the first motorcycle manufactured by Hero. Also, the Impulse is credited as the first modern adventure motorcycle in the national market. While there has been no confirmation yet, it is expected that Hero might follow the Impulse nomenclature for this off-roader, if not the Xpulse nameplate.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SES Signs Multi-Launch Agreement for Helios Transport Services with Impulse Space
Selected missions will launch to Low Earth Orbit on a medium-lift rocket, then Impulse's Helios high-energy kick stage will transport each SES satellite to higher orbits in hours REDONDO BEACH, Calif. & LUXEMBOURG, May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, and SES, a global content and connectivity provider, today announced a multi-launch agreement to use Impulse's Helios kick stage to shorten the time required for the selected SES's satellites to reach their final orbital position, whether on geostationary (GEO) or Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), by transporting the satellites from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) directly to high-energy orbits in hours. The first mission, currently planned for 2027, will feature a dedicated deployment from a medium-lift launcher in LEO, followed by Helios transferring the 4-ton-class payload directly to GEO within eight hours of launch. The agreement provides opportunity for additional missions, allowing SES to rapidly and responsively launch satellites to their selected orbit on demand. Traditionally, satellite operators wanting to launch their satellites to MEO or GEO orbits have had to choose between costly and low-supply heavy-lift rocket launches or slow, multi-month transfers using electric propulsion. Impulse's kick stage, Helios, is designed to rapidly deliver payloads from LEO directly to these high-energy orbits in hours, transforming industry dynamics. "At SES, we are firm believers that co-development and collaboration with our partners will help the space industry to evolve and quicken the pace of innovation," said Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES. "Today, we're not only partnering with Impulse to bring our satellites faster to orbit, but this will also allow us to extend their lifetime and accelerate service delivery to our customers. We're proud to become Helios' first dedicated commercial mission." Helios' responsive capabilities and powerful engine enable mission operators to design—and price—satellites based on their specific operational orbit. This paradigm shift can simplify mission planning and decrease satellite mass, resulting in lower overall mission costs, while improving operational timelines. "We believe MEO and GEO play a critical role in the space economy, but operators today face the challenges of slow, expensive, and inflexible access to these essential orbits," said Tom Mueller, founder and CEO of Impulse Space. "Helios changes that—it's built to move large payloads to high-energy orbits quickly and reliably. SES has a long history of embracing innovation and pushing our industry forward, and we're proud they've chosen Helios to support the next phase of their deployment strategy." This marks the first commercial contract for a dedicated Helios mission—where a single, 4-ton-class payload will fully leverage the vehicle's performance capabilities for direct transport to GEO. About Impulse Space Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with its fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles: Helios and Mira. The Helios kick stage unlocks high-energy orbits with its powerful Deneb engine, rapidly transporting payloads from LEO to MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira enables precise maneuverability and rapid responsiveness for hosting, deployment, and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) across any orbit. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go. And they're just getting started. For more information, visit About SES SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a provider of global content and connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates a geosynchronous orbit fleet and medium earth orbit (GEO-MEO) constellation of satellites, offering a combination of global coverage and high performance services. By using its intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: View source version on Contacts Impulse Space press@ SES Suzanne OngCommunicationsTel. +352 710 725
