OPUS Aerospace

OPUS Aerospace
  • Founded:
    2019
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  • Headquarters:
    6 Avenue du Centre d'Essais en Vol, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, Île-de-France, France
Description: OPUS Aerospace is a French aerospace company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and ergonomic space launch solutions dedicated to nanosatellites and small payloads. The company's mission is to democratize access to space and accelerate space exploration.
Vision:
To become a leading provider of economical and ecological space launch solutions, enabling tailored access to space for global customers.
Mission:
To democratize access to space for as many people as possible and to accelerate space exploration.
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Funding:
  • Seed Funding: Jul 15, 2022, €1.4 million
Total Funding: €1.4 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2020: Successfully ignited a liquid bipropellant rocket engine, becoming the first French NewSpace startup to achieve this feat.
  • 2022: Established headquarters in Brétigny-sur-Orge, reconnecting with the rich aerospace heritage of the region.
  • 2025: Plans to launch the Mesange demonstrator from the Guiana Space Centre, marking a significant step toward operational launches.
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  • Sterne: A versatile, modular, and reusable launch solution designed to provide safe and cost-effective access to space by launching from any site and delivering payloads to Low-Earth Orbit, the Edge of Space, and beyond.
  • Mesange: An initial demonstrator serving as the foundation for the Sterne vehicle, marking OPUS Aerospace's first step into the edge of space.
  • Épervier: A low-carbon-footprint engine designed for satellites or as the final stage of launchers.
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