The Exploration Company
[PRIVATE]HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies The Exploration Company: 1 model, $480.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$480M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
The exploration Company (TEC) is a German-French space company developing Nyx, an autonomous cargo vehicle for orbital and lunar missions. Founded 2021 by CEO Hélène Huby. Nyx Earth carries 4,000 kg to LEO for 6 months, reusable 5x, in-orbit refueling. Nyx Moon lunar lander variant. Raised $160M. ESA LCRS program. First orbital mission 2026. In talks to acquire Orbex.
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for The Exploration Company.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
sole
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is The Exploration Company?
The exploration Company (TEC) is a German-French space company developing Nyx, an autonomous cargo vehicle for orbital and lunar missions. Founded 2021 by CEO Hélène Huby. Nyx Earth carries 4,000 kg to LEO for 6 months, reusable 5x, in-orbit refueling. Nyx Moon lunar lander variant. Raised $160M. ESA LCRS program. First orbital mission 2026. In talks to acquire Orbex.
What does The Exploration Company make?
The Exploration Company has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Nyx (The Exploration Company builds physical robots).
Is The Exploration Company publicly traded?
No. The Exploration Company is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with The Exploration Company?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to The Exploration Company building in the same form factors include Blackswan Space, Lockheed Martin, Ceres Robotics, Hendrick Technical Solutions.
Who is the CEO of The Exploration Company?
Hélène Huby is the founder of The Exploration Company, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in The Exploration Company?
The Exploration Company is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $480M in disclosed funding.
Where is The Exploration Company headquartered?
The Exploration Company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
How much funding has The Exploration Company raised?
The Exploration Company has raised approximately $480M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns The Exploration Company?
The Exploration Company is privately held and venture-backed ($480M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does The Exploration Company operate robots?
The Exploration Company is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is The Exploration Company a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, The Exploration Company ranks in roughly the top 13% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is The Exploration Company safe?
The Exploration Company has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.