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Reditus Space Ignites Reusable Spacecraft Race
2 Dec
Summary
- Reditus Space secured $7.1 million in seed funding for its first reusable spacecraft.
- The company aims to launch its demonstrator spacecraft next summer.
- This move supports microgravity research and in-space manufacturing goals.
Reditus Space has successfully raised $7.1 million in seed funding, paving the way for the launch of its inaugural reusable spacecraft next summer. This infusion of capital supports the development of a demonstrator craft designed for microgravity research and in-space manufacturing, critical sectors as the International Space Station approaches its planned retirement.
The initial mission will utilize a SpaceX rideshare, featuring a demonstrator with a 40-kilogram payload capacity for an eight-week orbital duration, concluding with a splashdown off the U.S. coast. While the current spacecraft's solar panels and heat shield are not designed for recovery, Reditus aims for full reusability as early as 2027.
This venture joins a burgeoning field of reusable satellite startups, including Catalyx Space and Lux Aeterna, each with unique demonstrators and funding rounds. Reditus believes its proprietary heat-shield materials and spacecraft architecture will provide a competitive edge, attracting demand from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials companies.
