Discover 5 Top Startups building Reusable Launch Systems

Curious about new technological advancements in the space industry? Explore our analysis of 118 global startups building reusable launch systems and learn how their solutions impact your business!

Staying ahead of the technology curve means strengthening your competitive advantage. That is why we give you data-driven innovation insights into the space industry. This time, you get to discover five hand-picked startups building reusable launch systems.

Out of 118, the Global Startup Heat Map highlights 5 Top Startups building Reusable Launch Systems

The insights of this data-driven analysis are derived from the Big Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering 2 093 000+ startups & scaleups globally. The platform gives you an exhaustive overview of emerging technologies & relevant startups within a specific field in just a few clicks.

The Global Startup Heat Map below reveals the distribution of the 118 exemplary startups & scaleups we analyzed for this research. Further, it highlights five SpaceTech startups that we hand-picked based on criteria such as founding year, location, funding raised, and more. You get to explore the solutions of these five startups & scaleups in this report. For insights on the other 113 reusable launch systems, get in touch with us.

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Space Walker develops Sub-Orbital Spaceplanes

Founding Year: 2017
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Funding: USD 4,8 M
Partner for: Satellite Deployment

Japanese startup Space Walker manufactures reusable sub-orbital space planes to promote safe and sustainable outer space travel. Its sub-orbital spaceplanes are capable of launching small satellites with a mass of 100 kg at altitudes of 700 km in a sun-synchronous orbit. The launch vehicle also has a thrust of 97 kN as well as a vertical launch operation and a horizontal landing. Space Walker’s reusable suborbital transport vehicle thus reduces the amount of space debris generated due to satellite launches.

Deimos-One develops AI-based Rockets

Founding Year: 2020
Location: Las Vegas, US
Partner for: Space Travel

US-based startup Deimos-One specializes in the research and development of space transportation services. The startup’s multi-use rockets use artificial intelligence and tactical ground robotic systems to autonomously return rockets to the ground after each mission. The Vulcan reusable launch vehicle is carried to an altitude of 30 km using a balloon at which the rocket aligns itself, engages the engine, inserts the payload into orbit, and then returns to the ground for collection. Unlike other launch systems, Vulcan does not require any fixed ground infrastructure, enabling more frequent satellite launches.

Innovative Rocket Technologies (iRocket) offers Rapid Launch Rockets

Founding Year: 2018
Location: Hempstead, US
Partner for: Reusable Autonomous Rockets

iRocket is a US-based startup that develops fully autonomous, reusable small launch vehicles using additive manufacturing. Its solution includes a proprietary reusable engine and a mobile launch platform, which requires fewer parts. This reduces the potential failure points in iRocket’s launch vehicles and removes high costs associated with launch sites, making satellite launches more economical.

Pangea Aerospace manufactures Reusable Rocket Engines

Founding Year: 2018
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Funding: USD 4,5 M
Partner for: Low-Cost Reusable First-Stage Rocket Engines

Spanish startup Pangea Aerospace creates 3D printed low-cost reusable rocket engines. The engines are reusable up to ten times, use fewer parts, and also use liquid oxygen and liquid methane propellants. The startup’s rocket recovery process uses electric ducted fans to perform a soft and precise landing which diminishes stress on the engine. This improves the reusability of the first-stage rocket and, in turn, the sustainability of the aerospace industry.

Deep Blue Aerospace creates Liquid Kerosene Engines

Founding Year: 2017
Location: Beijing, China
Funding: USD 31 M
Partner for: Sustainable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Flight

Deep Blue Aerospace is a Chinese startup that offers carrier rockets and liquid kerosene rocket engines. The startup’s launch system uses vertical take-off and vertical landing (VTVL) free flight launch vehicles. Its engine supports minimum reusability of three times and reduces the number of parts required for cooling. These solutions provide the aerospace industry with sustainable means to launch satellites into orbit.

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SpaceTech startups such as the examples highlighted in this report focus on LEO launch vehicles, 3D printed rocket parts, advanced propulsion fuels, and autonomous systems. While all of these technologies play a major role in advancing the space industry, they only represent the tip of the iceberg. To explore more space technologies, simply let us look into your areas of interest. For a more general overview, download our free SpaceTech Innovation Report to save your time and improve strategic decision-making.

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