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The Exploration Company is in advanced talks to acquire Orbex, uniting European cargo spacecraft with advanced 3D-printed rocket propulsion.
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The Exploration Company is in advanced talks to acquire Orbex, uniting European cargo spacecraft with advanced 3D-printed rocket propulsion.

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Originally reported by orbitaltoday.com

The Exploration Company is in advanced talks to acquire Orbex, uniting European cargo spacecraft with advanced 3D-printed rocket propulsion. 🚀 This merger integrates Orbex’s AMCM M4K infrastructure, capable of printing single-piece engines that cut turnaround by 90% and costs by 50%. Backed by a $160M Series B, TEC is scaling a vertically integrated AM supply chain for its Nyx reusable capsule. This consolidation signals a strategic shift toward sovereign, AM-driven launch capabilities. 🌌

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