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The Exploration Company is a European aerospace company developing reusable spacecraft, including its Nyx vehicle, for transporting cargo and potentially people to and from low Earth orbit. It serves space agencies and commercial space customers seeking orbital logistics and in-space transportation services.
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The Exploration Company at a glance
The Exploration Company is an aerospace company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its most recent funding round, Series C, raised $450M in September 2026. Xcout recorded 1 job posting from The Exploration Company in the last 90 days.
The Exploration Company funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | $450M | 5 named |
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Hiring at The Exploration Company
Xcout recorded 1 job posting from The Exploration Company in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
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The Exploration Company competitors
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Pangea Aerospace, now known as Pangea Propulsion, is a specialized propulsion company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2018, it focuses on advanced space propulsion solutions.
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH is a German aerospace company that aims to make access to space easier and more affordable. It engages in rocket propulsion technology and has partnered with organizations like D-Orbit for EU-based launches.
Stratolaunch is an aerospace company that operates the Roc, a large carrier aircraft designed for air-launching spacecraft and test vehicles. It develops and provides hypersonic flight-test services and related technologies for government and commercial customers.
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- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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