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SpinLaunch
SpinLaunch is developing a kinetic launch system that uses a massive centrifuge to accelerate payloads to hypersonic speeds before release, aiming to dramatically reduce the cost of placing small payloads in orbit. The company has conducted suborbital test flights from its Spaceport America facility.
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
CEO
Jonathan Yaney
Headcount
100+
Total Funding
$150M+
Latest Valuation
~$1B (at peak)
Status
private
Products
Kinetic launch system
Funding History
| Round | Amount | Valuation | Lead Investors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | $71M | ~$1B | John Doerr, Google Ventures | Apr 1, 2023 |