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Updated Jul 28, 2026
Aug 2025 · Initialized Capital
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Orbital Ops · Aug 2025
Announced an $8.8M seed round led by Initialized Capital, with participation from Harpoon Ventures, DTX Ventures, Rebel Fund, TRAC VC, and Immad Akhund. The company said the funding would support engine testing, cryogenic propellant management, and facility expansion in Long Beach.
SpaceNews · Aug 2025
SpaceNews coverage of Orbital Operations' $8.8M seed round and its plan to develop a long-duration orbital transfer vehicle using liquid hydrogen fuel.
Orbital Ops · Jul 2025
Roadmap post for Astraeus, Orbital Operations' cryogenic orbital maneuvering vehicle. It outlines key development milestones from 2025 through the planned 2029 demo mission, including CPMS testing, orbital demo qualification, and integrated hotfire work.
Orbital Ops · Jul 2025
Explains the company’s choice of LH2/LOX propulsion for Astraeus and describes the vehicle as a high-thrust, long-duration, in-space refuelable system.
Orbital Ops · Jul 2025
Positioning article arguing that orbital threats are already real and describing Astraeus as a high-thrust, refuelable vehicle intended to actively protect satellites in orbit.