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

Constellation area	Missile Defense
Constellation info	We design, build, and deploy satellites equipped with space-based interceptors to kinetically counter hypersonic and ballistic missiles.
Constellation status	Early stage, Pivot
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	?
Satellite type	?
First launch	?
Notes	Wardstone officially announces its focus on developing a surface based interceptor ahead of its space based interceptor, July 2026.

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Company name	Wardstone
Funding	$5.5M+
Location	US
Created	2025
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Last modified: 2026-07-28

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