Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Invests In 3D-Printed Rocket Maker As SpaceX-Led Space Race Heats Up
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Invests In 3D-Printed Rocket Maker As SpaceX-Led Space Race Heats Up
Schmidt, who served as Google's CEO until 2011 and later as executive chairman, has been involved in various philanthropic and investment endeavors since leaving the board in 2019. Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google and former executive chairman of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), has reportedly invested in Relativity Space Inc., a company specializing in 3D-printed rockets.
谷歌前首席執行官埃裏克·施密特和Alphabet Inc.(納斯達克:GOOG)(納斯達克:GOOGL)前執行主席據報道已經投資了專注於3D打印火箭的公司Relativity Space Inc.
What Happened: Relativity Space, headquartered in Long Beach, California, was established in 2015 with the ambition of creating rockets that are nearly entirely 3D-printed. The company, which encountered fundraising hurdles in 2024, launched its first rocket, Terran 1, in 2023 but failed to achieve orbit. They have since redirected their efforts towards the larger Terran R, anticipated to launch in 2026. According to Bloomberg, Schmidt has been supporting the company since last year.
發生了什麼：Relativity Space總部位於加利福尼亞州長灘，成立於2015年，目標是製造幾乎完全3D打印的火箭。該公司在2024年遇到了籌款困難，於2023年發射了首枚火箭Terran 1，但未能進入軌道。此後，他們將精力轉向了預計在2026年發射的更大火箭Terran R。根據彭博社的報道，施密特自去年起就開始支持該公司。
Schmidt's investment came at a time when the company faced difficulties in securing capital for the development of Terran R and its daily operations. The company was valued at $4.2 billion in 2021, with investors such as Fidelity Management & Research Company, Jared Leto, and Mark Cuban.
施密特的投資正值該公司在爲Terran R的開發以及日常運營籌集資金時遇到困難。該公司在2021年的估值爲42億，投資者包括Fidelity Management & Research Company、賈德·萊託和馬克·庫班。
Schmidt, who served as Google's CEO until 2011 and later as executive chairman, has been involved in various philanthropic and investment endeavors since leaving the board in 2019.
施密特於2011年擔任谷歌首席執行官，之後在2019年離開董事會，自那以來一直參與各種慈善和投資活動。
Schmidt and Relativity Space have yet to respond to Benzinga's queries.
施密特和Relativity Space尚未對Benzinga的詢問作出回應。
Why It Matters: The investment by Eric Schmidt in Relativity Space comes at a time when the modern space race is intensifying, with private companies vying for dominance in orbit. This new era, often referred to as "Space Race 2.0," presents significant investment opportunities as private enterprises, such as SpaceX, lead the charge. In 2024, SpaceX achieved a milestone with 134 launches, showcasing the rapid advancements in the industry. Relativity Space, despite its initial setbacks, remains a key player in this competitive landscape.
重要性：埃裏克·施密特對Relativity Space的投資正值現代太空競賽加劇之際，私人公司爭相在軌道上爭奪主導地位。這個被稱爲「太空競賽2.0」的新時代帶來了顯著的投資機會，私營企業如SpaceX在其中引領潮流。在2024年，SpaceX達成了134次發射的里程碑，展示了該行業的快速進展。儘管Relativity Space在初期遇到了一些挫折，但在這一競爭激烈的環境中仍然扮演着重要角色。
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