First black-owned private rocket company emerges as a major player in the space industry.

In an exciting and groundbreaking move, Mateus Chipa has emerged as the visionary founder behind Theby Space Services, the first Black-owned private rocket company, as reported by AfroTech. Chipa's bold initiative aims to address the lack of diversity and representation in space exploration, which has recently been highlighted by data revealing that only 18 out of 360 astronauts enlisted with NASA are Black.

Chipa's journey in founding TSS was fueled by a deep desire to see the Black community play a more prominent role in space exploration. Frustrated by the absence of significant Black leadership in the field, Chipa took it upon himself to break down barriers and create opportunities for empowerment. "For the past 10 years, I've been frustrated by the lack of Black nations or individuals talking about going into space," Chipa shared in a video on YouTube. "I kept asking myself, why? Why isn't anyone thinking about this?"

Motivated by a sense of accountability and responsibility, Chipa took matters into his own hands and established TSS with a clear mission in mind. At the heart of TSS's objectives is the goal to democratize space exploration by providing universal space transportation for all of humanity. Beyond offering cost-effective access to space, TSS is dedicated to extending its services to African nations, facilitating satellite deployment, cargo transport, and eventually manned missions to the moon and beyond.

In his ambitious vision, Chipa plans to assemble a crew made up entirely of Black astronauts for missions to the moon and, eventually, Mars. This aspirational goal reflects his commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and empowerment within the space exploration industry.

To support his mission, Chipa has launched a GoFundMe campaign for his Black-owned rocket company to raise funds for the development of two rockets: Big Hussle 33 and Nipsey Sky, named in honor of the late Nipsey Hussle. These rockets are poised to revolutionize space transportation, capable of carrying both cargo and passengers into space.

"TSS is more than just a space exploration company; it's a call to action for the Black community and a statement to the world that we are ready to take our rightful place among the stars," Chipa expressed on the company's website. "It's a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment, ensuring that future space missions reflect the true diversity of humanity."

The team at TSS is excited to involve all of humanity in their mission and is asking for help from anyone who shares their vision. They have set a fundraising goal and every single share and donation makes a difference. Chipa and his team believe that with the support of the community, they can make their dream of a more diverse and inclusive space exploration industry a reality.

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