SMRTR TechSep 16, 2025Daily.dev

Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months

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Impulse Space is transforming satellite delivery with "same-day" transport to geostationary orbit (GEO), cutting traditional months-long journeys to hours. The startup, founded by ex-SpaceX propulsion leader Tom Mueller, has secured deals with Anduril, Astranis, and Infinite Orbits. Their Helios kick stage, powered by the Deneb engine, enables rapid transit to GEO 22,000 miles above Earth. This innovation promises to accelerate commercial satellite deployment and boost defense capabilities in space.

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