Meet True Anomaly: The Startup Disrupting Space Technology with its Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle

A startup called True Anomaly, focused on space security & sustainability, has raised $30 million in funding, including $17 million in a recent Series A round led by Eclipse & supported by Rio Ventures, Champion Hill Ventures, Space VC, & Narya.

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Former military operators & engineers who specialize in building spacecraft & software solutions founded the startup in 2022.

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The platform of True Anamoly includes seamless satellite, navigation, & data capture technologies that provide unparalleled security & training for the rapidly evolving space market.

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Within a year, True Anamoly designed its first spacecraft, the Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle. Opened a 35,000-square-foot factory in Denver, & hired 57 employees.

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True Anatoly plans to validate the technical abilities & operational capabilities of the Jackal & scale production later this year, with this most recent funding.

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The team at the company has a deep understanding of the increasing international risks facing space systems & the urgency with which they need to be mitigated.

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The integrated technology stack of True Anamoly will enable the US & its allies to understand activity in the space domain, deploy resilient systems, train combat-ready forces, & compete responsibly.

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The work of the company is geared towards helping the US remain the world’s preeminent space power in the face of increased competition from nations such as Russia & China.

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The Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle (JAOV) is designed for the most challenging space domain awareness missions in LEO, GEO, & other orbits.

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