Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by ex-SpaceX engineer Tom Mueller, is an in-space transportation company and space tug provider. It develops orbital transfer vehicles like Mira and Helios to move satellites and payloads from LEO to other orbits, including GEO, lunar, and Martian destinations. Impulse Space has partnered with companies like Relativity Space, Exolaunch, and Anduril, and was selected by NASA as a launch service provider under the VADR contract.
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The first flight of the Helios kick stage is Impulse Space's next scheduled milestone in 2027.
Impulse Space is developing the Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel propulsion systems.
Impulse Space has offices in Redondo Beach and Boulder, Colorado, a government affairs presence in Washington, D.C., and a growing test complex in Mojave, California.
Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Linse Capital participated in Impulse Space's Series D round.
Impulse Space's current fleet includes Mira, a precision maneuvering spacecraft that has executed multiple missions including record orbit changes and autonomous rendezvous operations.
Impulse Space has raised more than $1 billion in total capital.
Impulse Space has more than 200 open positions spanning propulsion, avionics, autonomy, spacecraft systems, manufacturing, and mission operations.
Impulse Space designs, builds, and operates spacecraft and propulsion systems for orbital transfers, repositioning, and rendezvous and proximity operations after launch.
Impulse Space was founded in 2021.
Impulse Space's Helios kick stage is scheduled for first flight in 2027.
Impulse Space will use the Series D proceeds to expand manufacturing capacity and grow its workforce.
Impulse Space's Mira spacecraft has demonstrated autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations for satellite servicing, inspection, and deployment missions.
Impulse Space's Caravan rideshare program is designed to reduce the cost of access to higher-energy orbits such as geostationary.
Impulse Space has flown three missions and holds hundreds of millions of dollars in customer contracts across commercial, civil, and government sectors.
Impulse Space is using the new funds for vehicles, propulsion systems, and operational architecture.
Impulse Space raised $500 million in a Series D on June 2, 2026.
Impulse Space develops its own thrusters internally.
Impulse Space sources propellant handling hardware, valve assemblies, and feed system components externally.
Founder’s Fund, Lux Capital, and Linse Capital participated in Impulse Space’s Series D.
Impulse Space has raised more than $1 billion in total capital.