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Ex-SpaceX execs' startup Castelion valued at $13B to build US hypersonic missiles

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Castelion, a startup founded by former SpaceX executives, is aiming to produce low-cost hypersonic missiles for the U.S. The company, now valued at $13 billion, believes it can overcome the production and cost challenges that have hindered the U.S. in fielding its own hypersonic capabilities. Despite initial skepticism from the Pentagon, Castelion has secured a U.S. Navy program of record and is focused on scaling its production to meet geopolitical demands. AI

IMPACT Accelerates US efforts to counter foreign hypersonic missile capabilities, potentially shifting defense technology paradigms.

RANK_REASON Startup founded by former SpaceX executives raises $13B valuation to produce hypersonic missiles for the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Ex-SpaceX execs' startup Castelion valued at $13B to build US hypersonic missiles

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Allie Garfinkle ·

    China and Russia have hypersonic missiles. This $13 billion startup wants the U.S. to catch up

    In 2022, Bryon Hargis, Andrew Kreitz, and Sean Pitt—all previously SpaceX executives—cofounded Castelion to help close America’s hypersonics gap. The company’s now valued at $13 billion.

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