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Impulse Space has raised $308 million in a Series D extension, bringing the total round to $808 million. The California-based in-space mobility company received backing from existing investors including 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, and Valor Equity Partners. The funding will support product development and team expansion as Impulse builds vehicles for post-launch mobility across commercial, civil, and government sectors. The company has more than doubled its headcount over the past year. Impulse recently secured significant government contracts, including selection for the US Space Force's NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 programme and a $28 million contract extension from Space Systems Command. The company manufactures spacecraft including Mira for precision manoeuvring and Helios, a high-energy kick stage. Impulse has appointed Adam Townsend, formerly CFO of VIZIO, as its first chief financial officer.

Impulse Space announces $308 million Series D extension to meet increasing demand for in-space mobility. Additional investment continues a period of significant growth across customer contracts, vehicle development, physical footprint, and talent for the company. September 16, 2026 11:00 ET | Source: Impulse Space REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, today announced a $308 million extension to its Series D round, bringing the combined round total to $808 million. The extension included participation from existing investors 137 Ventures, BANNER VC, DFJ Growth, Linse Capital, Lux Capital, and Valor Equity Partners, among others, reflecting continued confidence in the company and its long-term vision. The additional capital will support ongoing product development and team growth as Impulse expands its capabilities to serve commercial, civil, and government customers. Across the space economy, demand for post-launch mobility is accelerating, requiring vehicles that can make fast, precise, agile, and responsive movements throughout space. "This continued support from our investors strengthens our ability to build the systems that will unlock the space economy," said Eric Romo, President and COO of Impulse Space. "Over the past year, we've more than doubled our headcount and expanded our footprint across the country, building the team and capabilities needed to enable faster, more flexible movement in space for our customers." Recent government awards demonstrate the growing momentum for Impulse's capabilities. The company's Helios spacecraft was selected for the U.S. Space Force's National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 contract, becoming the first upper stage prime awarded a position in the program. Impulse also received a $28 million contract extension from Space Systems Command's Space Safari Office to support the VICTUS SALO 2 and VICTUS SALO 3 missions, building on existing awards for the Mira spacecraft. Impulse is building a full spectrum of in-space mobility to get operators where they want to go after launch, on demand. Products today include Mira, for flight-proven precision maneuvering; Helios, a high-energy kick stage; and Caravan, a rideshare program. Building on a vision of end-to-end mobility in space, Impulse recently unveiled the Electra system for electric propulsion, complementing the company's existing suite of chemical propulsion engines and further expanding vehicle capabilities. Together, these systems and spacecraft provide more flexibility for dynamic missions across orbits in a reliable and cost-effective way. "We're building a team of top talent across disciplines to deliver on very strong industry demand. This funding supports our ongoing growth across people, products, and facilities," said Tom Mueller, founder and CEO of Impulse Space. "It's an exciting time to be in the business of space, and we're proud to be defining the infrastructure that powers our future beyond Earth." The company also appointed its first Chief Financial Officer to shepherd its growing capital base and expanding business. Adam Townsend joined Impulse from VIZIO, where as CFO and Head of HR Operations he led the company through rapid growth and business transformation, including the company's IPO and eventual sale to Walmart. He previously held senior executive roles in finance at CBS Corp., Showtime Networks, and E*TRADE Financial. As Impulse continues to deliver innovative products to address clear market demand, the company is hiring engineers and operators to build, test, and fly the systems making a true space age possible. For more information, visit www.impulsespace.com/careers About Impulse Space Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with its fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles: Helios and Mira. The Helios kick stage unlocks high-energy orbits with its powerful Deneb engine, rapidly transporting payloads from LEO to MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira enables precise maneuverability and rapid responsiveness for hosting, deployment, and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) across any orbit. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry titans, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go. And they're just getting started. For more information, visit www.impulsespace.com.

Impulse Space's Series D round grows to $808 million as backlog expands By Akash Sriram