Blackswan Space raises €2.5M for autonomous spacecraft navigation
Lithuania-based Blackswan Space has secured €2.5 million in new funding, led by Iron Wolf Capital, to advance its autonomous spacecraft navigation technology. The round brings Blackswan’s total raised to €3.2 million. The company will use the funds to speed up commercialization of its RPO Kit, a device that helps satellites identify and track nearby objects without human control. An orbital test is slated for 2027.
- Raised €2.5M led by Iron Wolf Capital
- Total company funding now €3.2M
- RPO Kit enables autonomous spacecraft maneuvers
- First in-orbit test planned for 2027
- ASTRAL mission using their kit is set for 2028
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