Closing Bell Manifest Space: Impulse Space’s Geosynchronous Update, $300M Series C Round & IPO Prospects with Impulse Space CEO Tom Mueller 8/7/25
Aug 7, 2025
Tom Mueller, Founder & CEO of Impulse Space and a former founding member of SpaceX, shares insights on innovations in space mobility. He discusses the upcoming launch of an upgraded spacecraft for geosynchronous orbit, driven by a recent $300 million Series C funding. The conversation explores the critical need to protect space assets like GPS and the collaborative efforts in developing satellite repositioning solutions. Mueller also highlights the competitive landscape of chemical propulsion and the growth of commercial firms in addressing government needs.
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Mira's Geosynchronous Leap
- Mira spacecraft's upgrade enables travel to geosynchronous orbit, broadening operational possibilities in space.
- Geosynchronous orbit is critical for government, commercial, and civil space activities due to fixed positioning above Earth.
Protecting Space Assets
- Space assets like GPS are immensely valuable yet currently lack adequate protection in space.
- Impulse Space focuses on mobility to help protect these assets by enabling rapid repositioning in orbit.
Fast Orbital Mobility Advantage
- Impulse uses chemical propulsion, providing fast orbital maneuvering capability unmatched by slower electric propulsion.
- This speed advantage allows the spacecraft to move quickly for tasks like rendezvous, proximity operations, and hosting payloads.