Space
Defense, Space Firms Partner on Orbital Craft for National Security Missions
- Impulse Space started by SpaceX employee no. 1 Tom Mueller
- Anduril founded by Oculus VR headset designer Palmer Luckey
A rendering of a Mira Spacecraft.
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Venture-backed Impulse Space Inc. and weapons maker Anduril Industries Inc. are developing a supercharged spy vehicle capable of carrying out national security missions in orbit for the US government and its allies.
Impulse Space, launched in 2021 by former SpaceX founding employee Tom Mueller, is contributing its Mira spacecraft to the partnership. Anduril will install infrared imaging components, electromagnetic warfare capabilities and other technology, the companies told Bloomberg News on Friday.