SpinLaunch, a startup working on a kinetic space launch system, has successfully completed its first prototype flight. It’s a major milestone for the seven-year-old company as it works toward a test ...

The California-based startup SpinLaunchis reimagining how satellites are launched into space. Unlike traditional rockets that rely on fuel and combustion, SpinLaunch uses a kinetic launch system that ...

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpinLaunch, a pioneering space company enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, today announced major executive appointments that will provide the ...

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced it has closed $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of ...

In a groundbreaking demonstration, SpinLaunch tested an off-the-shelf satellite with a few ruggedized components. The satellite was spun at an astonishing 10,000Gs in a lab environment, a level of ...

The alternative rocket system reached 'tens of thousands of feet' in altitude, the company says. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

A giant slingshot might sound like something out of a science fair or a medieval battle—but one California startup is turning this idea into a revolutionary way to launch satellites. This system doesn ...

As you might guess, there's a lot of spinning. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new video gives us a dramatic look at the space ...

A California startup wants to put satellites into a circular chamber and whip them around to more than 5,000 miles per hour before letting them burst out, allowing a rocket to fire up its engine only ...

Appointments strengthen SpinLaunch’s leadership in defense and sovereign partnerships as the Meridian constellation transitions from development to operational deployment. LONG BEACH, ...