Argo designs, builds, and operates reusable in-space transport and mobility vehicles powered by water propulsion. These vehicles provide affordable, responsive, and abundant space transportation, decoupling orbital movement from launch constraints. The service enables delivery of assets to any orbit, including GEO and cislunar space, supporting on-orbit assembly, resupply, and repair.
Funding
$9.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current space transportation relies on Earth-based launches for all payload transfers, resulting in high costs and limited flexibility for in-space operations. This dependence restricts access to various orbits, including LEO, GEO, and lunar orbits, hindering the growth of the in-space economy.
Solution
Argo Space is developing reusable, refuelable space transport vehicles designed for on-orbit payload capture, transfer, and return services. These vehicles decouple in-space transportation from Earth-based launches by utilizing water-derived propellant harvested from lunar regolith. This approach provides a cost-effective and flexible solution for accessing LEO, GEO, lunar orbit, and beyond. Argo's multi-modal transport vehicles, like the Argonaut, rendezvous with payloads in orbit, transport them to their final destination, and then return for refueling, enabling a sustainable in-space transportation network.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes satellite operators, space agencies, and companies involved in in-space manufacturing and resource utilization who require affordable and flexible transportation solutions beyond LEO.
Features
- Reusable space transport vehicles for on-orbit payload transfer
- Refueling capabilities using water-derived propellant harvested from lunar regolith
- Multi-modal transport to LEO, GEO, lunar orbit, and beyond
- Rendezvous, Proximity, and Docking (RPD) operations for payload capture
- Flexible launch options, compatible with any LEO launch provider