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Global investment in space companies hit its highest level ever in the first quarter of 2026.
Global space company investment reached a record $7.95 billion in Q1 2026, nearly doubling last quarter.
KEY POINTS
- Average space deal size surged to $68 million in Q1, driven by larger late-stage financing rounds.
- U.S.-based Saronic closed a $1.75 billion round, among the largest space financings on record.
- Investor anticipation of a potential SpaceX IPO is significantly boosting investment sentiment sector-wide.
- Space sector funding is expanding beyond satellites to infrastructure like space stations and data centers.
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