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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Cowboy Space

Constellation field	Wireless Energy Supply, Space Solar Power
Constellation info	Our approach uses many small satellites transmitting power through infrared lasers,
Constellation status	Cancelled?, Pivot
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	?
Satellite size	Smallsat
Manufacturer	Apex
First launch	2025
Notes	Aetherflux Raises $50M Series A, 2025-04-02.

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Company	Cowboy Space (Aetherflux)
Funding	$335M+
Country	US
Founded	2023
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Related project	Cowboy Space - Stampede

Last modified: 2026-08-04

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