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Aerospace startups raise capital for autonomous flight, on-orbit servicing and new launchers

Reliable Robotics added $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt to its Series D, taking its valuation above $1 billion. China’s Space Robot raised nearly $15 million for an on-orbit servicing constellation after a 2025 technology demonstration, while Canada’s Reaction Dynamics plans a C$350 million raise to develop its Borealis medium-lift rocket for a targeted 2031 debut.

Discovered 2026-10-20T05:35:30.182351-07:00 | 2026-10-20T05:35:30.182351-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Reliable Robotics’ expanded Series D brings its valuation above $1 billion, a significant financing milestone for its autonomous aviation business.
Space Robot’s nearly $15 million raise and Reaction Dynamics’ planned C$350 million financing highlight capital needs for on-orbit servicing and sovereign launch capability.
Reaction Dynamics plans to add nearly 300 employees over five years as it develops Borealis, targeting a medium-lift rocket launch in 2031.

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