Blue Origin
Facts
- HQ
- Kent, WA, US
- Sectors
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 12874
- Stage
- Public
Jacob Colker reflects on Hubble Network raised $200M at a $1.6B valuation in LinkedIn roundup of Seattle wins
A LinkedIn article by Jacob Colker (published Sep 29, 2026) highlights recent Seattle achievements, including Hubble Network raising $200 million at a $1.6 billion valuation to connect ordinary Bluetooth devices. The piece frames these stories as reminders that the Seattle region is more influential than commonly perceived.
Starfish Space to Launch 660‑lb Otter on SpaceX Transporter‑18 Oct. 1 for NASA’s $15M SSPICY Satellite‑Inspection Mission
Starfish Space will launch its full-size Otter on SpaceX's Transporter-18 no earlier than Oct. 1 from Vandenberg to demonstrate close-up inspection of inoperable satellites for NASA’s $15 million SSPICY mission; the 660-pound vehicle follows two prototype tests and will approach selected decommissioned satellites after commissioning. The company says Otter is built, has a customer and mission, and insights will inform future servicing operations.
Interlune raises $5M as it holds nearly $500M in government and industry purchase orders for lunar helium-3; extraction not expected until 2030
Seattle startup Interlune raised an additional $5 million to pursue lunar helium-3 mining, while holding nearly $500 million in purchase orders from the US Air Force, DOE, and quantum computing firms; the company says first extraction won't occur before 2030.
Open Cosmos Raises €300M ($346M) as European Space Funding Surges to $16.5B Amid Push to Rival SpaceX
European space start-ups are attracting large investments as Open Cosmos raised €300 million (about $346 million) and the Exploration Company secured $450 million, contributing to over $16.5 billion invested globally in space tech so far this year. The funding surge, especially strong in Europe, reflects efforts to reduce reliance on SpaceX and boost local satellite manufacturing and reusable rocket development.
SpaceX rehearses catching Ship 42 on new Pad 2 tower with Mechazilla chopsticks on Sept. 11–12
SpaceX conducted its first dedicated catch-position rehearsal on Starbase’s new Pad 2 tower on September 11–12, lifting Ship 42 into full catch posture using Mechazilla chopstick arms (no stabilizers) and cycling the Ship Quick Disconnect. The test prepares Pad 2 to support Flight 15 and aims to reduce reliance on a single tower for catching and reusing Starship upper stages.
Stoke Space raises $1B in Series E to expand launch and recovery infrastructure, plans Cape Canaveral orbital debut in 2027
Stoke Space completed an initial closing of a $1 billion Series E on Sept. 8, bringing its total capital to $2.3 billion and funding expansion of launch and recovery infrastructure for a planned first orbital launch from Cape Canaveral in 2027.
Prediction: Stoke Space—fresh off a $1 billion raise—will IPO in 2027 as Nova Pathfinder readies early launch
The article predicts Stoke Space will go public in 2027, arguing the reusable-rocket startup — which raised $1 billion and is developing the Nova family — will offer a new space stock for investors. Stoke's Nova Pathfinder, a 7-engine LNG/LOX demonstrator lifting 2.5 tonnes to LEO, should launch early next year, leading to a larger Nova Block 2 with 14 engines and 15-ton capacity.
Stoke Space closes $1B Series E, total funding $2.3B; unveils 15-ton Nova Block 2 and readies Nova Pathfinder for early‑2027 launch
Stoke Space closed an initial $1 billion Series E round, taking total funding to $2.3 billion, as it prepares the Nova Pathfinder for a targeted early-2027 orbital launch. The company also unveiled the larger 15-ton Nova Block 2 vehicle, aiming for a 2029 first flight and rapid production ramp.
Cowboy Space signs 291,035-sq-ft Kent lease to build orbital AI data centers, adding ~300 jobs
Cowboy Space signed a 291,035-square-foot lease in Kent to build hardware for orbital AI data centers, marking the Puget Sound area's largest industrial lease of 2026 and expected to create about 300 jobs. The 2023-founded aerospace firm plans its first Nova Pathfinder rocket launch in early 2027 and has offices in San Carlos and Seattle.
Stoke Space raises $1B in Series E, reaching ~$10B valuation to fund reusable Nova rockets
Stoke Space, a Kent, Washington startup founded by former Blue Origin engineers, raised $1 billion in a Series E that values the company at about $10 billion to accelerate its reusable Nova Pathfinder rocket and fund a larger Nova Block 2 slated for 2029.
Stoke Space raises $1 billion Series E, bringing total funding to $2.3B to fund Nova Block 2 and launches
Kent-based reusable-rocket startup Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E round, bringing total funding to $2.3 billion to support upcoming launches and development of its Nova Block 2 rocket. The company is targeting early 2027 for the first orbital launch of its Nova Pathfinder vehicle and is expanding manufacturing and test facilities.
Stoke Space raises roughly $1B in Series E to fund Nova rocket scale-up, Pathfinder launch targeted for early 2027
Stoke Space raised about $1 billion in a Series E round led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital to prepare for the first launch of its fully reusable Nova rocket and to scale up the vehicle and test facilities. The Seattle-area startup aims for a Pathfinder flight in early 2027 and plans a larger Nova Block 2 debut in 2029 as it expands capacity amid rising launch demand.
Cowboy Space leases 291,035-sq-ft Kent facility to build hardware for solar-powered orbital AI data centers
Cowboy Space has leased a 291,035-square-foot former Costco distribution center in Kent, Washington, to convert into a production site for space and rocket hardware and support its plan to build solar-powered orbital AI data centers. The facility, brokered by Newmark, could create about 300 jobs and is the Puget Sound region's largest industrial deal so far this year.
Cowboy Space leases 291,035-sq-ft Kent, Wash. facility to build rockets and orbital AI data centers, adding ~300 jobs
Cowboy Space is leasing a 291,035-square-foot former Costco facility in Kent, Washington, to convert into a manufacturing site for rockets and hardware for its Stampede orbital AI data center constellation, a move expected to create about 300 jobs. Newmark arranged the lease and said it is the largest industrial lease in the Puget Sound region year-to-date.
Apptio Co‑founder Sunny Gupta Joins Vinod Khosla Family’s Investor Group to Become Seattle Seahawks Co‑Owner
Sunny Gupta, co-founder and former CEO of Apptio and a nearly 20-year Seahawks season-ticket holder, has joined a newly revealed investor group that purchased the Seattle Seahawks alongside the family of billionaire Vinod Khosla. Gupta called the ownership stake a "dream come true" and said he wants to represent the team as the 12th man.
Starcloud Raises $250M Extension, Valued at $2.3B, Funds Starcloud-3 and Manufacturing as It Secures Launch Capacity
Starcloud raised a $250M Series A extension (bringing the round to $420M and valuing the company at $2.3B) to build larger manufacturing capacity and its Starcloud-3 orbital AI data center, while securing launch capacity as SpaceX phases out Falcon 9 and Starship faces delays. Investors include Manhattan West Ventures, Nvidia (which invested $25M), Cisco and others; Starcloud operates Nvidia H100 GPUs in orbit and plans to fly Nvidia's Vera Rubin Space-1 chip by late 2028.
Starcloud Raises $250M Extension, Valued at $2.3B to Build Starcloud-3 and Orbital AI Data Centers
Starcloud raised an additional $250 million in a Series A extension, bringing its valuation to $2.3 billion after a prior $170 million raise, to build larger satellites and an orbital AI data center. The company plans to scale production of its Starcloud-3 spacecraft, secure launch capacity (including SpaceX Starship flights), and has applied to the FCC to operate 88,000 spacecraft.
Starcloud adds $250M to Series A, now valued at $2.3B, to build orbital data centers and secure launches
Starcloud raised a $250 million extension to its March $170 million Series A, valuing the company at $2.3 billion, to expand manufacturing and develop its Starcloud-3 orbital data center amid tightening launch availability. The startup plans rideshare launches of two 8 kW Starcloud-2 satellites in 2027 and is securing capital and launch contracts as major rockets like Falcon 9 phase out.
Endurance Energy to Deploy 100 kW 'Adélie' Generator to Oregon Undersea Volcano on Sept. 7
Seattle startup Endurance Energy is preparing to deploy Adélie, a 100-kilowatt underwater geothermal generator, to an undersea volcano off Oregon on Sept. 7, aiming to tap 750°F hydrothermal fluids and scale undersea geothermal power. Founded by ex-SpaceX engineer Andrew Redd in January 2025, the company operates from a newly expanded 25,000-square-foot Seattle facility and has completed four prior ocean-floor deployments.
Cowboy Space Founder Baiju Bhatt: $275M-Funded Startup to Test Orbital Solar Beaming, Plans Own Rockets After SpaceX Rideshare
Cowboy Space founder Baiju Bhatt says the startup will test orbital solar-beaming and laser data-transmission technologies on two rideshare satellites with SpaceX, while planning to build its own rockets and launchpad long-term; the company recently raised $275 million. Bhatt called launch capacity a major bottleneck and described SpaceX’s public debut as a profound moment that highlighted commercial potential in the space industry.
Cowboy Space Founder Baiju Bhatt Says $275M-Funded Startup Will Launch Two Rideshare Satellites with SpaceX and Build Its Own Rockets
Cowboy Space founder Baiju Bhatt told Yahoo Finance the startup — which raised $275 million — will test in-orbit solar-beaming and laser data-transmission tech on two rideshare satellites with SpaceX while planning to build its own rockets and launchpad to overcome launch-capacity limits.
Stoke Space Technologies Raises $1 Billion to Fund Fully Reusable Nova Rocket Competing With SpaceX
Stoke Space Technologies is raising $1 billion to accelerate development and production of its fully reusable Nova rocket aimed at competing with SpaceX.
Reservoir raises $8M to sell predictive heat-pump water heaters that save up to $800 a year, launch in Boston under $4,000 installed
Reservoir, a startup led by CEO Luke Winston-Almanzar, built a heat pump water heater that predicts users' hot-water needs, shifts heating to cheaper/off-peak times or solar production, and can save up to $800 annually; the company raised $8 million in seed funding to launch in Boston with units starting under $4,000 after incentives.
Boeing takes 20% stake in Archer, swaps three BDS units including Wisk and Insitu in deal valued at $1B+
Boeing returned to positive free cash flow in Q2 driven mainly by rebounding commercial aircraft production, and aims for $10 billion annual cash earnings. To boost results further it agreed to take a 20% stake in Archer Aviation in exchange for three BDS units — Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid — a deal Jefferies says could be worth $1 billion+.
Elon Musk's Starlink swagger, SpaceX vs. the cloud giants, and Seattle’s tech universe revisited
This week: SpaceX reports its first quarter as a public company, and Elon Musk says Starlink could deliver a majority of the world's internet within a decade, leveraging production facilities in Redmond. Musk also explains the company's data center ambitions, calling terrestrial infrastructure a trivial problem next to reusable rockets. Plus: we bring two Washington tech universe posters into the studio, 17 years apart. The 2009 original turns up gems including Boeing's unlikely connection to Classmates.com, a 1990s forerunner to Facebook. The 2009 poster also brings back memories of Teledesic, the Craig McCaw venture backed by Bill Gates that tried…
