US, China space ventures raise capital ^45.4%

Semafor - By Tasneem Nashrulla - 7/8/2026, 10:52 PM

Framing Effect 19.5% - In-Group Bias 17.2% - Primacy Effect 17.2%

Commercial space ventures in the US and China are tapping broader pools of capital as the superpowers vie for dominance in a fierce space race. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is seeking its first outside capital, aiming to raise $10 billion at a valuation of about $130 billion, The New York Times reported. The rocket company’s fundraising comes... more