Series C+ · Raised $450M · Sep 8, 2026announcement ↗
The Exploration Company
Aerospace & Defense.
What they do
The Exploration Company is a European aerospace company developing reusable orbital transportation systems. Its products include the Nyx spacecraft capsule and the Storm rocket engine, intended for orbital missions and space transportation customers.
Hiring outlook
A $450 million Series C-plus round suggests continued hiring across propulsion, spacecraft engineering, avionics, flight software, testing, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company may also expand program management, regulatory, supply-chain, and commercial teams as it scales production and flight activity.
Open roles
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Nothing posted yet since the raise, which is exactly when a direct, well-aimed email to a founder beats every job portal. When the postings go up, so does the competition.
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