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AGILE Space Industries
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In-space chemical thrusters via 3D printing
AGILE Space Industries
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In-space chemical thrusters via 3D printing
Overview
Agile Space Industries designs and manufactures in-space chemical propulsion thrusters using additive manufacturing. Its products are propulsion systems and spacecraft components built with 3D printing to enable reliable performance in space. The company partners with space-industry customers to ensure mission success and is expanding its production capabilities to meet growing demand, including lunar missions. Formed in 2019 from the merger of Agile Space Propulsion and Advanced Mobile Propulsion Test, it has grown through acquisitions such as Tronix3D in 2021 to broaden its capabilities. Unlike competitors that rely on traditional manufacturing methods, Agile Space emphasizes additive manufacturing to produce complex propulsion hardware and maintains close collaborations with customers to tailor solutions. Its goal is to provide dependable propulsion hardware for space missions and to scale capacity to support a wide range of spacecraft, satellites, and launch-vehicle applications.
About AGILE Space Industries
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$39.1M
Headquarters
Durango, Colorado
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $17M Series A from Caruso Ventures expands manufacturing for $60M backlog.
- Tulsa Space Test Center serves NASA, DoD, and commercial rocket testing demand.
- Contracts with True Anomaly and SpaceWERX validate defense and logistics growth.
What critics are saying
- Sierra Space integrates Agile preburners, commoditizing supply and eroding pricing.
- Firefly Alpha failures cancel lunar contracts, slashing backlog 20-30% by 2027.
- LandSpace undercuts with cheaper thrusters, capturing 40% satellite market by 2027.
What makes AGILE Space Industries unique
- Additive manufacturing enables 10-week DS250 thruster development for Nyx mission.
- Produces hydrazine-based thrusters and engines fully in-house from design to hotfire.
- Supports diverse missions including NASA Europa Clipper and Firefly lunar program.
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Funding
Total Funding
$39.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
5 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Sabbatical Leave
401(k) Company Match
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%Agile Space Industries has closed a $17 million Series A round led by Caruso Ventures and Howdy Partners, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Denver Ventures and Cortado Ventures. The funding brings total capital raised to approximately $40 million. The propulsion systems manufacturer, which has been cash positive for 18 months, will use the funds to expand manufacturing and testing capacity to meet growing demand. Orders have increased from 35 thrusters in early days to hundreds and potentially thousands of units, according to CEO Chris Pearson. Agile has grown from 50 employees in 2023 to over 130 today and is building a new test facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company has $60 million in contracted backlog and recently won contracts for spacecraft including The Exploration Company's Nyx and Firefly's lunar programme.
Agile Space Industries will build a space test center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to meet the demand from NASA, commercial space companies and the Department of Defense for advanced in-space rocket engine testing capabilities.
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in Agile Space Industries
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Agile Space Industries has filed a notice with the U.S. SEC to raise $4 million in new debt financing. CEO Christopher Pearson played a key role in securing this investment, which will support the company's expansion and accelerate product development. For more information, visit their website or LinkedIn page.
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About AGILE Space Industries
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$39.1M
Headquarters
Durango, Colorado
Founded
2009
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