Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M
South Korean startup Unastella has raised $24 million to advance its commercial rocket launch services. The company aims to compete in the global space market by using cost-effective, in-house technology like electric motor pumps.
Why it matters
It reflects the growing international competition in the space launch sector, moving beyond the traditional dominance of the U.S. and China.
As SpaceX counts down to what could be the largest IPO in history, the race to build the next generation of launch vehicles is heating up. Asia wants in. Startups across Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are racing to establish themselves in a market long dominated by the U.S. and China.
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