Impulse Space
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Redondo Beach, California · Est. 2021 · 6 models registered · 6 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Impulse Space: 6 models, 6 deployments across 2 regions, $575.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
to over $1B to build in-space mobility infrastructure for the space economy.
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
6
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Impulse Space is a Redondo Beach, California-based in-space mobility company founded by Tom Mueller, the Spacex founding employee who built the Falcon 9 engine. The company develops orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) and chemical propulsion systems for satellite deployment and in-space logistics. Impulse Space raised $500M in Series D funding (co-led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC), bringing total funding to over $1B to build in-space mobility infrastructure for the space economy.
Clean safety record across 6 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $575M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Impulse Space.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder and CEO
Founding Team
founded 2026-06-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Impulse Space x SpaceXJan 1, 2023
MOST RECENT · Impulse Space x SpaceX · 2023-01-01 · with SpaceX · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Helios at Geostationary Orbit (GEO)[ANNOUNCED]
Geostationary Orbit (GEO) · Jun 1, 2025
- Mars Lander at Mars[ANNOUNCED]
Mars · Jun 1, 2025
- Mira at Geostationary Orbit (GEO)[ANNOUNCED]
Geostationary Orbit (GEO) · Jun 1, 2025
- Saiph at Low Earth Orbit[ANNOUNCED]
Low Earth Orbit · Jun 1, 2025
- Mira at Low Earth Orbit[ENDED]
Low Earth Orbit · Jan 14, 2025
- Mira at Low Earth Orbit[ENDED]
Low Earth Orbit · Nov 11, 2023
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Impulse Space?
Impulse Space is a Redondo Beach, California-based in-space mobility company founded by Tom Mueller, the Spacex founding employee who built the Falcon 9 engine. The company develops orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) and chemical propulsion systems for satellite deployment and in-space logistics. Impulse Space raised $500M in Series D funding (co-led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC), bringing total funding to over $1B to build in-space mobility infrastructure for the space economy.
What does Impulse Space make?
Impulse Space has 6 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Mars Lander, Deneb, Rigel and 3 others (Impulse Space builds physical robots).
Is Impulse Space publicly traded?
Impulse Space is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Impulse Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Impulse Space building in the same form factors include AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Who is the CEO of Impulse Space?
Tom Mueller is the ceo of Impulse Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Impulse Space?
Impulse Space has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Impulse Space headquartered?
Impulse Space is headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, USA.
How much funding has Impulse Space raised?
Impulse Space has raised approximately $575M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Impulse Space?
Impulse Space has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Impulse Space operate robots?
Impulse Space operates 6 verified deployments, including at Geostationary Orbit (GEO), Low Earth Orbit, Mars.
How many robots has Impulse Space deployed?
DEPLOY has 6 verified Impulse Space deployments on record at sites including Geostationary Orbit (GEO), Low Earth Orbit, Mars. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Impulse Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Impulse Space ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Impulse Space founded?
Impulse Space was founded in 2021.
Is Impulse Space safe?
Impulse Space 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.