Austinpreneur chats with astronaut Tim Kopra on space startups

🚨 #TechTalkswithTFN 🎬 #NewEpisode 🚨 From student project to space-tech visionary: the rise of Morpheus Space -- in-orbit mobility, electric propulsion, and scaling deeptech from lab to orbit. They've raised $28M and their system uses a solid metallic propellant that’s liquefied only once in orbit — ideal for #satellites. 🎥 Watch & read: Feature + full video episode with CEO Kevin Lausten. He breaks down where space tech is headed and not just via lower launch costs, but also earth-side shifts like #AI and increased #defence spending. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ei2kMRPV #spacetech #NewSpace #deeptech #EUtech #UStech #startups #MorpheusSpace #TechFundingNews #TFN #SpaceX #defensetech Akansha Dimri Gabrielle Diemand Christian Boy Philipp Laufer Latham & Watkins Vsquared Ventures Lavrock Ventures, Airbus Ventures, SpaceX, Techstars, Christoph W.G. Engeler Ghaith Mahmood Daniel Bock Bulent Altan NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

🛰️ Investing in the Future of Space Mobility: Strategic Partnerships, Scalable Tech, and Real Traction at Morpheus Space 📈 It was great to see our CEO, Kevin Lausten, featured in Tech Funding News, sharing insights into how Morpheus is propelling the future of space mobility through our advanced electric propulsion system, GO-2. In the interview, Kevin discussed how our technology enables satellite operators to scale constellations efficiently, sustainably, and with high-precision maneuverability. This is becoming increasingly important as the orbital environment grows more congested, contested, and competitive. Kevin also highlighted: ✅ The traction we've built since our Series A ✅ Our forward-leaning ideas on strategic partnerships with allied nations ✅ Why Morpheus Space is positioned to be a critical enabler of next-generation sustainable, space infrastructure ⚡Morpheus Space provides efficient, reliable, scalable electric propulsion systems designed to meet the demands of today’s most advanced satellite missions. 🔗https://buff.ly/tpXjCb8 A big thank you to Akansha Dimri and the Tech Funding News team for the thoughtful conversation and coverage. We’re proud of the momentum and excited to connect with those building the future of space. #MorpheusSpace #TechFundingNews #SpaceTech #StartupGrowth #SustainableTech #Innovation #TechNews #TechTalkswithTFN #TechFunding

🌌 My post today is a bit out there… California startup Inversion Space has unveiled its Arc vehicle - a reusable spacecraft designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth within one hour. Arc can carry up to 500 lbs, remain in orbit for five years, and reenter Earth’s atmosphere on demand. While still early days, the vision is clear: space as the next logistics domain. 🚀📦 #SpaceLogistics #Innovation #SupplyChain #DefenseTech #SpaceEconomy #Futurism #Cargo #Startups #InversionSpace #ArcVehicle Dr. David Sweet Simon Jelfs Jonathan Cant Jack Stone Jamieson Paling Tetsia Sweet Leira Layugan Lisa Yasuda FocusCore Japan https://lnkd.in/geS8NAxd

A Chennai-based space startup, Space Kidz India, is preparing to script history with the world’s first all-women scientific lunar mission by 2027. The company’s mascot and sensors are set to hitch a ride aboard Japan’s iSpace Resilience spacecraft as part of the Hakuto-R mission. Before the lunar launch, Space Kidz plans to send a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite between October and December 2026 as a precursor to the main mission. The initiative — expected to cost around ₹120 crore — will involve girl students aged 14–18 from 108 countries who will collaborate with the Space Kidz team throughout the project. #spacekidzindia #space #womeninspace #lunarmission #startup #businessnews #corporatecurrent

🚀 Stoke Space Blasts Off with $510M Funding! 🚀 Huge news from the world of space-tech! Seattle-based startup Stoke Space has just secured a massive $510 million in funding to accelerate the development of their fully reusable Nova launch system. This is a game-changer for the aerospace industry and a giant leap towards more sustainable space travel! Imagine a future where rockets launch, land, and are ready to fly again in record time. Stoke Space is making that a reality! What are your thoughts on reusable rockets and the future of space exploration? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #StokeSpace #SpaceTech #ReusableRockets #NovaLaunchSystem #Aerospace #Innovation #FutureOfSpace #SeattleStartups #FundingNews #TechNews

🚀 Backing Bold Ideas – From Čakovec to Low Earth Orbit Genesis Space Flight Laboratories, a pioneering Croatian startup, is building satellites and return capsules that could one day replace the International Space Station as a platform for microgravity research. Led by visionary founder Bence Mátyás, Genesis has already launched its first CubeSat on a SpaceX Falcon 9 and is now developing GEN capsules to make space-based science more affordable and accessible to researchers worldwide. At Fil Rouge Capital, we believe in investing in the bold – and Genesis is a perfect example of how world-class innovation can thrive right here in the region. Read more about the details of this fascinating endeavor in the first comment. Go Bence Mátyás! 👏 #frc #filrougecapital #capitalforthebold

AeroFly LLC, a startup based at the Research Park at SDSU, is gaining national recognition for advancing technologies that support lunar infrastructure, in-situ resource utilization, and digital twin modeling. With multiple SBIR awards, a NASA Tech Leap Prize, and a new collaboration with DesignMill/thingz.ai on a five-year digital twin program, AeroFly is combining advanced simulation with rapid prototyping to accelerate innovation. Named the Research Park’s Start-Up of the Year, AeroFly is showing how South Dakota can play a vital role in the growing space economy while strengthening national technology and workforce pipelines. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gtdHwQBY #SpaceTech #Innovation #ResearchParkatSDSU

Bengaluru-based space technology startup GalaxEye is set to launch Mission Drishti, India’s largest privately built commercial satellite, in the first quarter of 2026. Weighing approximately 160 kg, Drishti has secured a launch slot aboard a SpaceX mission, marking a significant milestone for India’s private space sector. Read more about it here: https://shorturl.at/TGqYo

🚀 Long Beach is becoming a hub for innovation in the aerospace industry, with companies like Vast, Rocket Lab, and True Anomaly leading the charge. Vast is ambitiously working on a commercial space station, aiming for a 2035 launch, while Rocket Lab continues to dominate small satellite launches with its reusable Electron rocket. True Anomaly is enhancing space defense technology with its innovative spacecraft and software solutions. The region's rich talent pool and investment opportunities are attracting tech companies and startups, making Long Beach a pivotal player in the future of space exploration. As we witness this transformation, it’s clear that the sky is not the limit—it's just the beginning!🌌✨ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPTqQntF Dewey Jackson (562)716-6721 DRE LIC#02087002 #SpaceInnovation #LongBeach #Aerospace #justdeweyit #deweyjacksonrealtor #theave

Space-tech startup @GalaxEye is set to launch its first satellite, “Drishti”, in the first quarter of 2026. The 160-kg satellite, described as the country’s largest privately built commercial spacecraft, will lift off aboard a SpaceX mission. The satellite will feature GalaxEye’s proprietary “SyncFused OptoSAR” imaging technology, which fuses optical and SAR data synchronously on a single platform—claimed to be the first of its kind globally.