Space Factories
Factory modules that make products in orbit and return them
Outpost
Los Angeles startup building reusable spacecraft that bring cargo back from orbit, now pitching orbital factories as a service so other companies can make products in space without building their own capsules.
Founded in 2021 per the Los Angeles Business Journal (2022) and SatNews (2024). Outpost's October 2026 release says it is based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles.
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
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Edge of space · 80–160 km
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CarryAll
Reusable spacecraft that carries cargo in orbit and back down
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Seed | $7.1M | Moonshots Capital1 |
Government awards
| Date | Agency | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | U.S. Air Force (AFWERX, Air Force Ventures) | STRATFI: heat shield, payload bus and paraglider for a hypersonic testing and reentry vehicle | $33.2M2 |
Milestones
- Oct 2026 Exobiosphere signed as the first named Space Factories customer, ahead of Outpost's planned orbital mission in 2028. Company statement3
Sources
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