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longshot Space
LongShot is developing a multi-injection hypervelocity accelerator (MIHA) for driving large masses to orbital velocities at low cost
About longshot Space
Longshot Space was co-founded by CEO Mike Grace and CTO Nathan Saichek. Grace, after serving in the Army, studied economics and worked in astrobiology at NASA Ames. Saichek previously served as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at the rocket company Astra. Together, they are developing a ground-based alternative to traditional rockets.
The company is focused on creating a kinetic launch system, essentially a large, gas-powered cannon referred to as a multi-injection hypervelocity accelerator. This system is designed to propel projectiles containing payloads to orbital velocities at a significantly lower cost than conventional rocket launches. The accelerator is intended to launch a projectile into orbit in under a minute.
Longshot Space aims to address the high costs associated with space access. By developing this launch technology, the company plans to offer more affordable and frequent launch services for satellites, research equipment, and other payloads. The business model centers on providing these low-cost launch services to commercial and governmental entities, thereby fostering growth in the orbital economy. The company anticipates its first orbital launch could occur between 2028 and 2029.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Oakland, United States
- Employees
- 36
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 88.1/100
- Industry
- Space
- Sector
- Space Tech, science-based, Space, DT and LS, NIF freedom of operations and mobility, Space Transportation, Aviation and Aerospace, Space Upstream, Launch Vehicles
- Technology
- Deep Tech, Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- B2B
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2026 | $20M | $120M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2026 | $5M | $30M | South Park Commons | ↗ |
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Seed6 investors entered at this stage
US Department of War
Draper Associates
Hydrazine Capital
Sam Altman
SpaceFund
Starship Ventures
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Myelin VC
Rolling Fun
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