Helene Huby raises $450M to give Europe a ride home from orbit
The Exploration Company will fund its reusable Nyx capsule and Storm engine as ESA seeks an ISS cargo-return demonstration ideally in 2028.
By RuntimeWire Staff · Published
Primary source: TechCrunch
Why it matters
Europe wants independent cargo access to orbit, and Huby now has $450M to pursue it. Nyx still must prove docking, recovery, and reuse against ESA's preferred 2028 demonstration timetable.
Helene Huby has announced a $450 million Series C for The Exploration Company, financing an accelerated attempt to build Europe's reusable route to orbit and back.…
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