What Happened
Japanese Satellite Reentry Startup Expands Global Reach
ElevationSpace, a Japanese satellite reentry startup, has secured $40M in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $63.5M. The company is developing an in-orbit transportation network, including the ELS-R and ELS-RS platforms, with a demonstration planned for 2029 on the ISS. With this funding, ElevationSpace aims to expand into European and US markets, having already announced partnerships with Isar Aerospace, Axiom Space, and Redwire. This development was first reported by Payload Space.