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Starfighters Space Closes $17.5

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A unique player in the commercial space sector, Starfighters Space (NYSE AMERICAN: FJET) has secured $17.5M in new funding. Operating from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the company utilizes the world's only commercial fleet of seven F-104 fighter jets to air-launch payloads to 45,000 feet, with plans to launch satellites through its SILA program.

This capital infusion supports Starfighters Space's mission to offer cost-effective launch services, building on its proven propulsion technology and existing customer relationships with entities like Lockheed Martin, the US Air Force, and Blue Origin.

Starfighters Space Surges on $17.5 Million Funding for STARLAUNCH and Commercial Space Development A sharp rally for Starfighters Space (FJET) emerged today after a strategic $17.5 million investment announced in early trading hours, signaling renewed momentum for the tiny satellite and spaceflight contractor.

In a move described by executives as pivotal for STARLAUNCH and broader commercial space development, the company operates modified F-104 aircraft engineered for microgravity, hypersonic testing, and spaceflight training, positioning it at the intersection of aviation heritage and next‑gen space capabilities. The funding, disclosed in a press note and reflected in early market activity, underpins

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