Company

Outlier Space

Auckland-based aerospace startup developing autonomous, rocket-agnostic reusable capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing return.

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HQ: Auckland, New Zealand

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As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Outlier Space: 1 model, $7.3M raised. 1 source back the record.

CategorySpace

Funding

$7.3M

Models

Overview

Auckland-based aerospace startup developing autonomous, rocket-agnostic reusable capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing return. Founded by Jamie France (ex-Rocket Lab). USD 7.35M pre-seed round in July 2026 led by GD1 — one of New Zealand's largest pre-seed raises. Targeting first test flight in 2028.

Verified record

Verified deployments: None on file
Active incidents: None on file

Key facts

Fundingsee investors →

$7.35M pre-seed

First Mission

2028

Data & sources

Web sources

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Models (1)

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Current platform

Outlier Microgravity Return Vehicle

Reusable microgravity research and return capsule designed for in-orbit manufacturing sample recovery. Debut mission scheduled for 2028.

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Current leadership (1)

Jamie France CEO & Foundersecondary-verified

Safety record

No incidents on record for Outlier Space.

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Recent coverage

Outlier Space in third-party press

Outlier Space raises US$7.35m to build commercial microgravity return platform

Jul 1, 2026

Funding rounds (1)

Seed2026-07-01
$7M(reported)

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry

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Sources (1)

https://payloadspace.com/outlier-space-raises-7-3m-to-build-new-zealands-first-reentry-vehicle/

Common questions

What is Outlier Space?

What does Outlier Space make?

Outlier Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Outlier Microgravity Return Vehicle (Outlier Space builds physical robots).

Who is the CEO of Outlier Space?

Jamie France is the ceo of Outlier Space, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Outlier Space headquartered?

Outlier Space is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

How much funding has Outlier Space raised?

Outlier Space has raised approximately $7M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Outlier Space operate robots?

Outlier Space is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Outlier Space safe?

Outlier Space has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-08

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-08

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.