Golden Spike Company

The Golden Spike Company was an American space transport startup active from 2010 to 2013 with the objective to offer private commercial space transportation services to the surface of the Moon.

Created: 2021-07-26

Updated: 2023-03-04

Company - Golden Spike Company

Founded
Country: 2010; USA

Website: Golden Spike Company

Product/Service

Classification: Cargo Transportation & Landers

Category: Commercial Lunar Lander

Fields: Moon

Status: Dormant

First launch: Dormant

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