Phantom Space
[PRIVATE]HQ: Tucson, Arizona · Est. 2019 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Phantom Space: 1 model, $50.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$50M
Headquarters
Tucson, Arizona
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Tucson-based launch vehicle and satellite systems company building the Daytona rocket, a two-stage 500-kg launcher using Ursa Major Hadley engines. Founded in 2019 by former Spacex VP Jim Cantrell and Michael D'Angelo. Raised USD 37M total. Has a USD 79M commercial launch backlog and a NASA launch services task order worth up to USD 300M. Planning first Daytona launch from Vandenberg.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 31 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Phantom Space.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2019-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Phantom Space?
Tucson-based launch vehicle and satellite systems company building the Daytona rocket, a two-stage 500-kg launcher using Ursa Major Hadley engines. Founded in 2019 by former Spacex VP Jim Cantrell and Michael D'Angelo. Raised USD 37M total. Has a USD 79M commercial launch backlog and a NASA launch services task order worth up to USD 300M. Planning first Daytona launch from Vandenberg.
What does Phantom Space make?
Phantom Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Daytona Launch Vehicle (Phantom Space builds physical robots).
Is Phantom Space publicly traded?
No. Phantom Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Phantom Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Phantom Space building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Phantom Space?
Jim Cantrell is the ceo of Phantom Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Phantom Space?
Phantom Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $50M in disclosed funding.
Where is Phantom Space headquartered?
Phantom Space is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
How much funding has Phantom Space raised?
Phantom Space has raised approximately $50M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Phantom Space?
Phantom Space is privately held and venture-backed ($50M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Phantom Space operate robots?
Phantom Space 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 Phantom Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Phantom Space ranks in roughly the top 86% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Phantom Space safe?
Phantom 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.