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Vector Launch

Dedicated launch for small satellites.

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Disclosed funding
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Status
Closed in 2019
Sector
Space
Latest round
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Reported valuation
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Website
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Overview

Vector aimed to launch small satellites frequently and cheaply but filed for bankruptcy in 2019; Phantom Space later acquired its assets. Co-founder Jim Cantrell was part of SpaceX's early founding team.

Funding

No funding figures have been disclosed publicly.

Founders

Jim Cantrell, Co-founder & CEO
At SpaceX: Early founding team
John Garvey, Co-founder
Not a SpaceX alum
launchsmall satellites

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Vector Launch
  2. Tucson.com: Vector files for bankruptcy

Last verified September 30, 2026.