Longshot Space Secures $8M Funding, $5M to Build Space Gun in Desert

Longshot Space, a startup specializing in space technology, has announced $8 million in new funding to develop a giant gas cannon capable of launching raw materials into orbit. The company, which recently emerged from stealth mode, secured a $2 million contract with the U.S. Air Force and achieved Mach 4.6 with its latest gas gun. Additionally, Longshot Space closed over $5 million in new funding to build the space gun in the desert. This innovative approach aims to support the orbital economy by providing a cost-effective method for transporting materials to space.