Unmanned Space Services Archives - Page 4 of 6

European Advanced Reusable Satellite (EARS) Project

The European Advanced Reusable Satellite (EARS) project, initiated in January 2023, focuses on developing a reusable small satellite platform to enable innovative research benefiting from microgravity conditions. By introducing reusability in the small satellite segment, EARS aims to contribute to a greener and more sustainable Europe. The project is funded by the European Union and involves a consortium of research institutions and companies across Europe.

Black Star-SpaceDrone

SpaceDrone, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Colombes, France, specializes in the design and construction of satellites and space vehicles.

Location: Colombes, France

HyPrSpace

HyPrSpace, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Le Haillan, France, is pioneering the development of scalable hybrid rocket engines and micro-launch vehicles. Their innovative propulsion technology offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for accessing space, with applications spanning from satellite deployment to defense. With significant funding and successful engine tests, HyPrSpace is poised to make a substantial impact on the aerospace industry.

Location: 10 Rue Ariane, 33185 Le Haillan, France

MaiaSpace

MaiaSpace is building the next generation of French micro-launch infrastructure with reusability and green propellants. Positioned as a sovereign launcher, its trajectory aligns with Europe’s desire for responsive, sustainable access to orbit.

Location: Vernon, Normandie, France

ASTRAIT

ASTRAIT, founded in 2016 in Aachen and later relocated to Bremen, Germany, is an innovative space startup focused on simplifying satellite development through standardized modular platforms. By offering the NEMO platform and an online satellite configurator, ASTRAIT provides cost-effective and scalable solutions for satellite missions. Through collaborations with ESA BIC and European space networks, the company is working to lower barriers to space access and advance small satellite capabilities.

Location: Bremen, Germany

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA), established in 2018 in Augsburg, Germany, is advancing the aerospace industry by developing cost-effective microlaunchers for small satellite deployment. Their flagship vehicle, RFA One, is engineered to deliver payloads of up to 1,300 kg into various low Earth orbits. In 2024, RFA achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the UK's first vertical launch license, paving the way for their inaugural mission from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. With substantial investments and a focus on efficient manufacturing, RFA is poised to become a key player in the NewSpace economy.

Location: Augsburg, Germany

Skyrora

Skyrora, established in 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is at the forefront of the UK's commercial space launch industry. Specializing in small satellite launches, the company develops innovative and eco-friendly propulsion technologies, such as Ecosene, a rocket fuel made from recycled plastic waste. With a focus on sustainability, Skyrora is advancing space exploration through reusable and cost-effective launch vehicles. Supported by key investors and partnerships with space agencies, Skyrora is positioning itself as a leader in the European launch sector.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

ArianeGroup

ArianeGroup, established in 2015 as a joint venture between Airbus and Safran, is a leading European aerospace company specializing in civil and military space launch systems. With its headquarters in Paris, France, and facilities across France and Germany, the company is responsible for the development of the Ariane launch vehicle family and the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile

Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

OPUS Aerospace

OPUS Aerospace, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, is developing economical and ecological space launch solutions dedicated to nanosatellites and small payloads. With a focus on democratizing access to space, the company is advancing reusable launch vehicle technology to support global customers in their space exploration endeavors.

Location: 6 Avenue du Centre d'Essais en Vol, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, Île-de-France, France

Latitude

Latitude, established in 2019 in Reims, France, is advancing the small satellite industry with its Zephyr micro-launcher, providing dedicated and flexible access to space. With substantial funding and strategic launch sites, Latitude is positioned to become a key player in the European aerospace sector.

Location: Reims, France

Alpha Impulsion

Alpha Impulsion, founded in December 2022 in Toulouse, France, is pioneering autophage propulsion technology to revolutionize space launch vehicles. By consuming the rocket's structure as fuel, their approach aims to significantly reduce launch costs and environmental impact, providing efficient solutions for small satellite deployments.

Location: Toulouse, France

Isar Aerospace SE

Isar Aerospace, founded in 2018 in Germany, is developing the Spectrum launch vehicle to provide cost-effective and flexible access to space for small and medium-sized satellites. With substantial funding and strategic partnerships, the company is poised to become a key player in the European commercial space industry.

Location: Ottobrunn, Germany