The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Outlier Space: 1 model, $7.3M raised. 1 source back the record.
CategorySpace
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
First Mission
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
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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
Peer companies
- Impulse Space6 models
- AstroForge3 models
- Astrobotic Technology3 models
- China National Space Administration3 models
- Astroscale2 models
- Boeing2 models
Funding rounds (1)
- Seed2026-07-01
$7M(reported)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
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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.
Methodology surface for Outlier Space.Peer companies
- Impulse Space6 models
- AstroForge3 models
- Astrobotic Technology3 models
- China National Space Administration3 models
- Astroscale2 models
- Boeing2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Outlier Space from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/outlier-space.md
- RSS feed: /companies/outlier-space/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/0dab8cf8-953f-416f-a342-41ded7c2da7f
- Revision history: /companies/outlier-space/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Impulse Space6 models
- AstroForge3 models
- Astrobotic Technology3 models
- China National Space Administration3 models
- Astroscale2 models
- Boeing2 models
Reality vs attention
Outlier Space draws attention at the 50th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among space robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
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Last computed: Aug 10, 2026