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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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X-Bow - ?

Launcher name	?
Launcher status	Development
First launch	?
Propellant type	Solid
Reusability	Not planned

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Company	X-Bow Launch Systems
Previous names	X-Bow Launch Systems
Oneliner	We specialize in additive manufacturing of solid rocket motors. We’re bringing space to the table through a cutting-edge, end-to-end experience across building, testing, and launching.
Notes	X-Bow Systems Inc (X-Bow), America's low-cost hypersonics provider announced the close of an interim funding round led by Lockheed Martin Ventures the venture arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Investors included, Crosslink Capital, Razor's Edge Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and Capital Factory, 2023-11-16. U.S. Navy Grants X-Bow $60 Million for Solid Rocket Production Modernisation, 2024-12-09.
Funding	$60M+
Country	US
Established	2016
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Last modified: 2024-12-22

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