K2 Space, founded by former SpaceX engineers, is launching one of the highest-powered satellites ever built to demonstrate technology for data centres in orbit. The 2-ton Gravitas satellite can generate 20kW of power and will carry 12 payload modules for customers including the Department of Defense. The company has raised 450M USD and is valued at 3B USD. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/k2-to-launch-its-first-high-powered-satellite-for-space-compute/ #Tech #Startup #News #Space #K2Space

K2 Space announces plans for three-orbit demonstration mission

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K2 Space raises $110 million to scale up satellite production

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K2 Space won a U.S. Space Force contract to build its first ‘Mega’-class satellite for a planned launch to Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO). The mission, set for February 2026, is called “Gravitas.” The contract has a total value of $60 million #k2space #MEO #space

K2 Space to Build Mega Satelli...