K2 Space, founded in 2022, is a satellite manufacturer focused on producing large, high-capacity "Mega Class" satellite buses designed for multi-orbit functionality, including LEO and MEO. They aim to offer these high-powered satellites at a lower cost compared to existing options, targeting both government and commercial applications. K2 Space has a contract with the U.S. Space Force for a 2026 mission named "Gravitas" to demonstrate its satellite's capabilities and is developing key components in-house, such as electric propulsion systems, flight computers and solar arrays. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital. Associated keywords: satellite manufacturing, mega-class satellites, MEO, electric propulsion, Space Force, Gravitas mission.
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K2 Space raised a $110 million Series B in February 2025 and a $250 million Series C ten months later in December.
Karan Kunjur is the chief executive officer and co-founder of K2 Space.
The Seattle-area office will be K2 Space’s second satellite operations extension beyond its California headquarters.
K2 Space has signed more than 1 billion dollars in customer contracts for its satellite platforms.
K2 Space is a four-year-old satellite manufacturer that focuses on large, high-power spacecraft.
K2 Space plans to open an expansion office in the greater Seattle region to support growing production at its Torrance, California, factory.
K2 Space has grown from two founders to nearly 300 employees.
K2 Space has raised more than 500 million dollars in capital.
K2 Space says its dual-channel Hall effect electric thrusters are the most powerful of their kind currently operating in orbit.
Neel Kunjur is the co-founder and chief technology officer of K2 Space.
K2 Space projects production rates of hundreds of satellites per year from its Torrance facility by 2030.
K2 Space’s Seattle-area office will focus on flight software, autonomy, and low-level systems engineering for satellites designed to handle demanding payloads and high onboard power levels.
K2 Space launched its first satellite in March 2026.
The Golden Dome team also includes K2 Space, Inversion Space, Voyager Technologies, and Sandia National Labs.
K2 Space raised $120 million to advance large-format satellite manufacturing.
K2 Space raised $120 million to advance large-format satellite manufacturing.
Anduril partnered with Impulse Space, Inversion Space, K2 Space, Sandia National Laboratories, and Voyager Technologies in May to support Golden Dome-related work.
SES is using smaller and lower-cost satellites manufactured by K2 Space to accelerate meoSphere deployment.
SES has agreed to buy 28 satellite buses from K2 Space.
Anduril is integrating system technologies from Impulse Space, Inversion Space, K2 Space, Sandia National Labs, and Voyager Technologies into its Space-Based Interceptor solutions.