Skyrora

Skyrora
Description: Skyrora is a UK-based aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of rocket launch vehicles tailored for small satellite missions. The company focuses on reducing the cost of space launches by combining proven technology with advanced engineering methods.
Vision:
To lead the UK's commercial space launch industry by developing eco-friendly technologies and fostering sustainable space exploration.
Mission:
To provide dedicated, responsive, and versatile satellite launch vehicles, enabling cost-effective access to space for small satellite manufacturers.
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Funding:
  • Grant: Mar 25, 2021, £2.5 million
  • Series A Funding: Jan 1, 2020, £25.5 million
  • Pre-Seed Funding: Dec 1, 2019, £4.5 million
  • Pre-Seed Funding: Oct 12, 2018, € million
Total Funding: €32.5 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2017: Skyrora was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • 2018: Conducted Scotland's first commercial rocket launch with Skylark Nano.
  • 2019 : Successfully managed over 200 rocket engine test campaigns.
  • 2020 : Developed Ecosene, an eco-friendly rocket fuel derived from waste plastics Completed a static fire test of Skylark L, marking the UK's first ground rocket test in 50 years.
  • 2021: Received €3 million in co-funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to support rocket technology development.
  • 2022: Opened the UK's largest rocket engine test facility in Scotland.
  • 2023: Conducted a successful test of the InRange telemetry system, enhancing data transmission during launches. Awarded a €300,000 contract by ESA, in partnership with Viasat and CGI, to demonstrate a telemetry relay system in space.​
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  • Skyrora XL: A three-stage orbital launch vehicle under development, capable of delivering up to 315 kg to Sun-synchronous or polar orbits. Utilizes a combination of kerosene and high-test peroxide as propellants.
  • Skylark L: A suborbital launch vehicle designed for scientific microgravity experiments, capable of carrying 60 kg payloads to an altitude of 100 km.
  • Skylark Micro and Nano: Smaller-scale rockets used for testing and educational purposes.
  • Space Tug: An upper-stage vehicle designed for in-orbit maneuvering, satellite servicing, and debris removal
  • Eco-Friendly Technologies: Ecosene: A proprietary rocket fuel produced from recycled plastic waste, aiming to reduce environmental impact.Space Tug: A versatile orbital transfer vehicle designed for satellite servicing, refueling, and debris removal
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