Masten Space Systems
Develops reusable vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) rocket systems and lunar landers, using proprietary additive manufacturing (RAM) process for rocket engines.
- CEO / Founder
- Sean Mahoney
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $4.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- NASA; DARPA; US Air Force; US Navy; Missile Defense Agency
Technology & Products
Key Products
XL-1 lunar lander; Xodiac suborbital rocket; M10A Broadsword engine
Technological Advantage
Proprietary RAM process enables rapid production of complex engine components, reducing cost and lead time; protected by patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces rocket engine production cost and lead time through additive manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration and low-cost access to space.
How They Differentiate
Masten's RAM process and extensive VTVL flight heritage (600+ flights) differentiate it from competitors; focus on small, reusable landers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, Department of Defense, commercial space companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Relativity Space; Rocket Lab; SpaceX
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Won multiple NASA contracts including a $125M Tipping Point contract for lunar lander demonstration; delivered 100+ rocket engines to customers; completed 450+ hot-fire tests.
Major Milestones
600+ VTVL flights; NASA lunar lander contracts; Acquired by Astrobotic in 2022
Notable Customers
NASA; AFRL
Funding rounds
- Grant2020-08Source: Tracxn
- Seed2012-01Source: Tracxn