Eclipse Orbital
Affordable cube-sat launch service
Nothing found since 2020, when social activity stopped and the LinkedIn page came down. The NewSpace Index lists its launcher as cancelled and the website no longer resolves, but no wind-down was ever announced, so this is recorded as dormant rather than closed. Not to be confused with Eclipse Space, a separate megaconstellation startup founded in 2025 by former Starlink engineers. Eclipse Orbital operates in the launch sector of the space industry, is headquartered in United States, was founded in 2017, is self-funded, employs 1-10 people.
Eclipse Orbital at a glance
| Status | Dormantchecked August 2026Nothing found since 2020, when social activity stopped and the LinkedIn page came down. The NewSpace Index lists its launcher as cancelled and the website no longer resolves, but no wind-down was ever announced, so this is recorded as dormant rather than closed. Not to be confused with Eclipse Space, a separate megaconstellation startup founded in 2025 by former Starlink engineers. |
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| Sector | Launch |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Stage | Self-funded |
| Team size | 1-10 |
| Website | eclipseorbital.com |
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Timeline & funding
- 2017CompanyFounded
Mission
A launch vehicle pitched on best value and ease of use for CubeSat customers rather than record-breaking size.
The goal at Eclipse Orbital can be summed up in one sentence: making space affordable and available to everyone. While its launch vehicle won't hold the record for smallest rocket to orbit, the company aims for the best value and easiest use for customers. With CubeSats an ever-growing market, it's crucial that there are affordable options for anyone who wants to send something to space.
Team
- Joe Zemke · Founder/CEO
- Matteo Borri · Avionics Chief
- Blaze Sanders · Biz Dev
- Forrest Dix · Technical Architect
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