Impulse Space Secures $150M to Revolutionize Satellite Transport

The startup, founded by former SpaceX CTO Tom Mueller, aims to enhance in-space maneuverability with its high delta-v orbital transfer vehicles, Mira and Helios.

• Impulse Space raised $150 million in a Series B round led by Founders Fund, bringing its total funding to $225 million.
• The company focuses on developing two orbital transfer vehicles: Mira for last-mile satellite deliveries and Helios for rapid transport to geostationary orbit.
• Impulse's first mission, LEO Express-1, was declared a success after Mira completed significant orbital maneuvers and payload deployment.
• The U.S. Space Force and NASA have shown interest in Impulse's capabilities, awarding contracts for satellite transport and propulsion systems.
• The new funding will support the development and launch of upgraded Mira in 2025 and Helios in 2026, with plans to expand the workforce to over 200 employees.

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