In a recent episode of the StarTalk Radio Show, famed American astrophysicist and space dreamer Neil deGrasse Tyson addressed the subject of trying to crowdfund a mission to mars. It seems poignant given our recent coverage of whether crowdfunding could change the world by revolutionizing the way we collect energy. Tyson explains the issues with crowdfunding endeavors of the enormous magnitude that usually accompanies any space-based project. Watch the short clip below…
Neil deGrasse Tyson On Crowdfunding & Space: “It’s A Matter Of Scale”
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Reg A - Form 1-A Filings Beta
Beta. Initial Form 1-A only. Target raise is the stated Amount to be Raised, totaled. Compared with the same dates one year earlier.
YTD: Jan 1, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026 vs Jan 1, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
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Number of Filings134Prior 129 +3.9%
Target Raise, Total$3.45BPrior $3.59B -3.8%
| This YTD | Year prior | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filings | 134 | 129 | +3.9% |
| Target raise | $3.45B | $3.59B | -3.8% |
Source: DisclosureQuest. Initial Form 1-A only.
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This display counts initial Form 1-A filings only. It does not represent subsequent filings, including Form 1-A/A amendments or Form 1-A POS post-qualification updates filed by the issuer. Amounts are the stated Amount to be Raised on the initial filing, not capital raised and not amounts revised in later filings.