Promin Aerospace

Promin Aerospace
Description: Promin Aerospace is a Ukrainian aerospace startup developing an innovative "autophagic" or "self-devouring" rocket technology. This approach involves a rocket engine that consumes its own structure as fuel during flight, potentially reducing space debris and offering a more efficient launch system.
Vision:
To lead the aerospace industry into a future where space missions are more sustainable, efficient, and accessible through innovative propulsion technologies.
Mission:
To democratize space access by providing affordable and efficient launch solutions for small satellites, making space available to every country, organization, and individual.
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Funding:
  • Pre-Seed Funding: May 14, 2021, €0.025 million
  • Grant: Mar 29, 2022, $: US Dollar100 million
  • Non Equity Assistance: Aug 25, 2022, $: US Dollar0.006 million
  • Pre-Seed Funding: May 14, 2021, $: US Dollar0.35 million
Total Funding: $: US Dollar0.5 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2021: Company founded in Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • 2022: Received $100K in non-equity assistance from Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund.
  • 2022: : Despite challenges posed by geopolitical events, Promin Aerospace continued the development of its autophagic rocket concept, conducting tests to validate the feasibility of their design.
  • 2023: The company remained on track to conduct the first test of its small satellite launch technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to innovation amidst adversity.
  • 2024: Selected for the "Top 100 Rising Ukrainian Startups" catalogue, recognizing innovative contributions to the aerospace sector.
  • 2025: First suborbital flight test scheduled from Brunswick Landing, Maine, USA.
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  • Autophagic Rocket Technology: Promin Aerospace is developing a unique propulsion system where the rocket consumes its own structure as fuel during ascent. This design aims to minimize space debris and increase payload efficiency by reducing the mass of the rocket.
  • Zaarbird (Promin 1): An ultra-light orbital launch vehicle weighing approximately 100 kg.Utilizes autophagic solid-fuel technology, where the rocket's structure serves as both fuel and body, reducing mass and eliminating space debris.Designed to deliver payloads of up to 0.1 kg to orbit, targeting the pico and nanosatellite market.
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