Dark

Dark
Description: Dark is a French aerospace startup developing rapid-response air-launched interceptor rockets for orbital security and debris removal. Their system is designed to deploy from a runway within 24 hours of threat detection, targeting rogue satellites or orbital debris.
Vision:
To lead in space security by providing rapid-response solutions that ensure the safety and sustainability of space operations.
Mission:
To protect the modern world by developing responsive platforms capable of removing dangerous objects from space within 24 hours, addressing the growing threat of space debris.
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Funding:
  • Seed Funding: Dec 16, 2021, $: US Dollar5 million
  • Seed Funding: Apr 15, 2024, $: US Dollar5 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2021 : Secured $5 million in a pre-seed funding round from investors including Eurazeo, Frst, and Kima Ventures to develop a reusable rocket operable from airports.
  • 2024: Completed the Mission Definition Review for the HADES mission, marking a significant step in mission planning and design.
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  • Interceptor Rocket: Air-launched from fighter jets, designed to reach and neutralize orbital targets.TRL: ~4–5 (design & ground prototyping)Use Cases: Debris removal, threat interception, proximity servicing
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