Inversion Space

Inversion Space
TypePrivate
IndustryAerospace and defense technology; spacecraft
Founded2021
FounderJustin Fiaschetti and Austin Briggs
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Area served
United States

Inversion Space is an aerospace and defense technology startup developing space-based delivery vehicles. The company aims to deliver cargo to militaries at short notice from space. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

History

The company was founded in 2021 by Boston University students Justin Fiaschetti and Austin Briggs. In October 2024, the company obtained a re-entry license for its Ray spacecraft from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) commercial transportation office. In May 2025 the company completed its flight of the Ray vehicle, but without reentry. The flight was part of SpaceX's Transporter-12 rideshare mission. In October 2025, the company unveiled its Arc re-entry vehicle. The vehicle carries a payload of 500 pounds of cargo. In March 2025 the US military selected the company for its MACH-TB hypersonic testing program.

Funding

In 2024 the company raised $44 million in Series A funding on top of its $10 million in seed funding. It was also awarded a $71 million STRATFI award by Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX in September 2024.

References

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  14. ↑ Erwin, Sandra (March 6, 2025). "US military taps commercial space firms for hypersonic testing program". Space News. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ Foust, Jeff (November 20, 2024). "Inversion Space raises $44 million". Space News. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Inversion Awarded $71M by Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX for Delivery On-Demand from Space" (Press release). Inversion Space. Archived from the original on August 14, 2025. Retrieved December 31, 2025 – via Business Wire.