SpaceChallenge.com Launches to Propel Early-Stage SpaceTech Innovation within the HUMANUS.VC Ecosystem
Summary
Co-founded by Jeff Thornburg, a SpaceX veteran and aerospace engineer, and Jason Carvalho, a seasoned spacetech angel investor with over 20 years of startup expertise, SpaceChallenge.com operates within HUMANUS.VCs comprehensive vision for space innovation. Thornburg, a key contributor to SpaceXs Raptor engine development, believes that advancing these strategic technologies will drive the growth of SpaceTech 2.0, opening trillion-dollar opportunities across the space economy. Thornburg is currently leading the development of the Supernova spacecraft bus, a highly maneuverable platform featuring solar thermal propulsion for rapid orbital adjustments—an innovation aligning with HUMANUS.VCs mission of responsible, cutting-edge space solutions. SpaceChallenge.com seeks founders from the Five Eyes countries—U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand—offering $25,000 in cash and in-kind support to the top three winners, providing financial backing and critical resources to accelerate their growth. Founders receive direct feedback from industry leaders who have built world-class technologies, including SpaceXs Raptor engine and six successful Falcon 9 launches.