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Vector Launch

Affordable space access

Filed for bankruptcy in 2019; a relaunch attempt did not take hold. Vector Launch operated in the launch sector of the space industry, was headquartered in United States, was founded in 2016, raised $102.8M (Series B).

Vector Launch at a glance

StatusShut downchecked August 2026Filed for bankruptcy in 2019; a relaunch attempt did not take hold.
SectorLaunch
HeadquartersUnited States
Founded2016
StageSeries B
Disclosed funding$102.8M
Team size51-200

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Timeline & funding

  1. 2017Achievement
    Vector-R successfully launched
  2. 2016Achievement
    Vector P-20 test successful

Mission

Combined dedicated low-cost microsatellite launch with GalacticSky, its software-defined satellite line.

Vector is a disruptive innovator that connects space startups with affordable and reliable space access. Vector has a BIG vision to reshape the multi-billion dollar launch market and combines dedicated low-cost micro satellites launch (Vector Launch) and software defined satellites (GalacticSky) to dramatically increase access and speed to orbit. With products proudly designed, produced, and launched in the U.S.A.

Team

  • Jim Cantrell · Co-founder & CEO
  • John Garvey · Co-founder & CTO
  • Ken Sunshine · Co-founder & CFO
  • Eric Besnard · Co-founder

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