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The Exploration Company with SpaceX ambitions aiming for a $2bn valuation

The Exploration Company with SpaceX ambitions aiming for a $2bn valuation
Financial Times Sunday 26 July 2026, 16:50 UTC 1 min read
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European start-up in talks to raise $300mn for reusable space capsules

European start-up in talks to raise $300mn for reusable space capsules
The Exploration Company (ORG) SpaceX (ORG) European (ORG)
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