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China’s record-breaking investment in a private rocket company.

China’s iSpace raised $730M. Space Epoch secured new funding. Voyager and ATMOS Space Cargo to expand in-space logistics and reentry capabilities. And more.

Maria Varmazis
Feb 18, 2026
EDUCATION WORKFORCE & CAREERS

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Summary

China’s iSpace has raised $730 million to advance its reusable rocket ambitions. China’s Space Epoch has secured new funding and is targeting a 2026 launch and sea-recovery attempt. Voyager Technologies is working with ATMOS Space Cargo to expand in-space logistics and reentry capabilities, and more.

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Our guest today is Michelle Lucas, CEO and Founder of Higher Orbits.

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Selected Reading

 

China’s iSpace raises $730m to give wings to Falcon 9 challenger

China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt - SpaceNews

Voyager and ATMOS Accelerate Access to Space

Kepler selects NanoAvionics as preferred European partner for optically-connected missions

Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC Partner to Demonstrate Wildfire Detection Application Onboard AI-enabled Satellite

Mars 2020: Perseverance Rover - NASA Science

 

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