Longshot to demo space cargo gun at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Longshot will demonstrate its space cargo gun at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the startup conference taking place next week in San Francisco. The company is developing a ground-based gun designed to fire payloads into orbit, with ambitions to enable space data centers without rockets.
The startup’s approach suggests a potential shift in launch economics, though the specifics of its cost advantages remain unconfirmed. Technical details, including the gun’s specifications or payload capacity, have yet to be shared publicly.
This appearance at Disrupt represents one of the company’s earliest public engagements. Longshot’s concept enters a competitive landscape alongside established aerospace providers and other non-traditional launch methods. While ground-based launch systems have yet to achieve widespread adoption, their exploration reflects broader industry interest in alternative space logistics.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13-15, with Longshot’s session likely to attract attention from space infrastructure and deep tech stakeholders.
Sources: techcrunch.com
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