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Charter Space, a company providing insurance for space activities, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round. The startup aims to underwrite risks in the growing commercial space sector, where satellite launches and missions are increasingly handled by private firms. The raise, reported by space industry outlet Payload, signals continued investor interest in space-related services beyond launch and hardware companies.
- 2Space insurer weighs in on Starship's first orbital flight▼EXCLUSIVE: Space Insurer on What Starship’s First Orbital Flight Means for SpaceX and the Space Economy
SpaceX's Starship is preparing for its first orbital test flight, and a space insurance specialist has given an exclusive interview on what the launch would mean for the company and the broader space economy. Insurers are watching closely, since the rocket's performance will shape risk assessments and coverage costs for future commercial space missions.