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Dawn Aerospace

14 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch, Canterbury 8024, 8024, New Zealand

Overview

Dawn Aerospace develops reusable space transportation systems, including the Aurora spaceplane and the Loop in-orbit refueling network. The company plans for the Aurora spaceplane to become the first vehicle to fly twice-daily to the Kármán line in 2027. Its Loop refueling network is targeting an in-orbit demonstration in 2028, and Dawn said it will demonstrate in-orbit refueling of its satellite propulsion systems in 2028. Financially, Dawn recently closed a US$25 million Series B at a $195 million post-money valuation led by Balerion Space Ventures. The company intends to use the Series B proceeds to accelerate global expansion of its reusable space transportation business. No operating metrics or founding year were disclosed in the sourced article.

Total raised
$25M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Series B
Latest activity
Jun 2026

Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Software
  • Space Travel
  • Sustainability
  • Transportation
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Recent funding

  1. Series B

    Jun 2026

    $25M

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