NewOrbit
Builds satellites designed to operate in a neglected orbital band, expanding access to underused regions of space.
Overview
NewOrbit is a UK space technology company building satellites for an orbital band that its backers say has been overlooked for 60 years. The company is focused on creating spacecraft suited to that underused region, positioning it for customers seeking new satellite operating environments. The company raised about $19 million in an undisclosed June 2026 round, reported as $18.5 million in the round announcement. While listed in an AI context, the available information describes a satellite and space infrastructure business rather than an AI software company.
Funding History
UK’s NewOrbit raises $18.5M to build satellites for the orbit band space has been ignored for 60 years
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has NewOrbit raised in total?
- NewOrbit has raised a total of $19M across 1 funding round.
- Who are NewOrbit's investors?
- NewOrbit's investors include Undisclosed.
- What does NewOrbit do?
- NewOrbit is a UK space technology company building satellites for an orbital band that its backers say has been overlooked for 60 years. The company is focused on creating spacecraft suited to that underused region, positioning it for customers seeking new satellite operating environments. The company raised about $19 million in an undisclosed June 2026 round, reported as $18.5 million in the round announcement. While listed in an AI context, the available information describes a satellite and space infrastructure business rather than an AI software company.
- Where is NewOrbit headquartered?
- NewOrbit is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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