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Moonshot Space - ?

Launcher name ?
Rocket status Development
First launch ?
Launch type Catapult
Propellant type ?
 
Entity name Moonshot Space
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Moonshot is developing a kinetic electric launch vehicle to provide an on-demand, affordable supply chain to orbit. The system enables frequent launches with costs under $1,000 per kg, designated for raw materiala delivery, space debris removal, & in-orbit services.
Description

Moonshot is a space launch company set to revolutionize the industry with its groundbreaking electromagnetic-based kinetic launch system. By replacing traditional chemical propulsion with an electric-based alternative, Moonshot is vastly improving efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in satellite and cargo launches. This advanced launch system significantly increases the payload-to-rocket ratio, reducing costs by over 10x compared to conventional rockets. It also enables rapid, multiple daily launches, with as little as four weeks’ notice.

Designed for space missions requiring precise rendezvous points, Moonshot’s system is ideal for applications such as de-orbiting, in-orbit services, and space cargo supply missions. Focused on eliminating bottlenecks in the space sector, Moonshot is set to transform orbital operations by enabling infrastructure that operates independently of Earth.

Moonshot’s founding team consists of elite rocket scientists and entrepreneurs with a proven track record, having built companies valued at over $5 billion. With substantial funding secured, the company is currently in stealth mode and exploring international expansion, with Israel serving as its primary R&D hub. Moonshot’s mission is to empower the space economy through cost-effective, high-frequency launches while driving innovation in satellite deployment and space sustainability.
Funding Yes
Location Israel
Founded 2024
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Last modified: 2025-05-03

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