Nyx
Reusable cargo capsule that returns goods from space stations
The Exploration Company
European startup building Nyx, a reusable capsule meant to carry cargo to and from space stations. Its small test capsule reached orbit and reentered in 2025 but was lost just before splashdown. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
In development
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Series B | $160M | Balderton Capital, Plural1 |
Milestones
- Jun 2025 Mission Possible, a demonstrator capsule, launched on SpaceX Transporter-14, reentered and regained contact after blackout, but was lost minutes before splashdown. The company called it a partial success.2
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