From centrifugal launches to space refueling stations, commercial aerospace companies are reshaping the space economic landscape with disruptive technologies.<\/p>\n
Today we will learn about: International<\/p>\n
Commercial aerospace 10 brainstorming ideas to start a company.<\/p>\n
1<\/p>\n
SpinLaunch (USA)<\/p>\n
SpinLaunch was founded in<\/p>\n
2014<\/p>\n
, founder Jonathan Yaney, is committed to using orbital launch systems to “throw” rockets into the sky.<\/p>\n
use<\/p>\n
Centrifugal force replaces traditional rocket fuel<\/p>\n
, significantly reducing launch costs.<\/p>\n
The core of the orbital launch system is a<\/p>\n
vacuum centrifugal accelerator<\/p>\n
, equipped with a carbon fiber arm inside, which is driven by electricity to accelerate the rocket to an ultra-high speed of about 8,100 kilometers per hour. After reaching the target speed, it is released to “throw” the rocket.<\/p>\n
into space, and when the rocket flies to a certain height, it ignites and sends the payload into orbit.<\/p>\n
Currently the company<\/p>\n
Completed<\/p>\n
10 suborbital test launches<\/p>\n
, including payloads from NASA, Airbus, etc., proving the reliability of the system.<\/p>\n
However, there are still many technical problems to be overcome before commercial application can be realized.<\/p>\n
In November 2024, US$11.5 million in financing was completed, bringing the total financing to US$160 million.<\/p>\n
2<\/p>\n
Momentus (USA)<\/p>\n
Momentus was founded in<\/p>\n
2017<\/p>\n
, is a space transportation services company that provides in-orbit transportation and orbit adjustment services to satellite operators.<\/p>\n
The core business is to reduce space transportation costs through innovative propulsion technologies, with a particular focus on the “last mile” services of satellite deployment.<\/p>\n
Vigoride<\/p>\n
space transfer and service vehicle<\/p>\n
as “<\/p>\n
space shuttle<\/p>\n
“, which can provide orbital raising, precise deployment and hosted load services for satellites. In 2023, Vigoride-5 successfully raised its orbit by 3 kilometers through MET ignition, verifying the technical feasibility.<\/p>\n
MET is<\/p>\n
Microwave electric heating thruster<\/p>\n
, uses solar energy to heat water to a high-temperature plasma state, and sprays it through a nozzle to generate thrust.<\/p>\n
3<\/p>\n
Green Launch (USA)<\/p>\n
Green Launch is a<\/p>\n
An aerospace company focused on innovating orbital launch technology through ground-based impulse launchers<\/p>\n
Replace traditional rocket first stage<\/p>\n
, significantly reducing orbital launch costs.<\/p>\n
Ground-based pulse transmitter filled with hydrogen<\/p>\n
, mixed with helium and oxygen. After ignition, the gas expands rapidly and pushes the rocket out, replacing the first stage propulsion of traditional rockets, thereby reducing fuel consumption and launch complexity. It’s equivalent to launching a rocket like a cannonball.<\/p>\n
On December 21, 2021, the company conducted its first vertical test launch through a proof-of-concept launch tube, launching the projectile into the stratosphere at a speed exceeding Mach 3.<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
Space Forge (UK)<\/p>\n
Space Forge is a British aerospace company founded in 2018. It focuses on space manufacturing and spacecraft recovery technology, using the microgravity environment of space to produce high-performance materials, chips, pharmaceuticals, etc. and achieve commercial return.<\/p>\n
developed by the company<\/p>\n
returnable satellite<\/p>\n
ForgeStar<\/p>\n
, can operate in a low-Earth orbit of 500 to 800 kilometers, provide on-orbit missions of 10 days to 6 months according to customer needs, and return products to the earth, and can launch 10 times per year.<\/p>\n
5<\/p>\n
Orbit Fab (USA)<\/p>\n
Orbit Fab<\/p>\n
is a company that focuses on<\/p>\n
On-orbit satellite refueling services<\/p>\n
aerospace company, established in 2018. By developing a \u201cspace gas station\u201d<\/p>\n
technology to extend satellite life and reduce space debris.<\/p>\n
support<\/p>\n
water,<\/p>\n
xenon,<\/p>\n
hydrogen peroxide<\/p>\n
wait<\/p>\n
Various propellants<\/p>\n
, can operate in a temperature range of -40\u00b0C to 120\u00b0C and a pressure of 500-3000psi.<\/p>\n
It is planned to deploy dozens of fuel depots and space shuttles in the next 5-10 years, covering LEO, GEO and lunar orbit, to support deep space missions such as NASA’s Artemis program.<\/p>\n
Orbit Fab<\/p>\n
To be completed in 2023<\/p>\n
US$28.5 million in Series A financing<\/p>\n
, valued at over US$100 million.<\/p>\n
6<\/p>\n
TransAstra (USA)<\/p>\n
TransAstra is a company specializing in<\/p>\n
Space resource mining<\/p>\n
and<\/p>\n
Orbital Debris Cleanup<\/p>\n
Technology aerospace company, established in 2010.<\/p>\n
exist<\/p>\n
Moon and asteroid water resources development<\/p>\n
Leading the field:<\/p>\n
Lunar Polar Propellant Mining Outpost (LPMO)<\/p>\n
, deploying solar-powered water extraction systems in lunar polar craters to support lunar base construction and propellant production;<\/p>\n
Asteroid “distills water”<\/p>\n
, capture the asteroid and wrap it with an inflatable cover, use solar energy to heat it, evaporate the internal water ice and then condense it for recovery.<\/p>\n
Develop inflatable<\/p>\n
space capture bag<\/p>\n
, wrapping orbital debris. This technology received NASA\u2019s $850,000 contract support and is designed to efficiently clean up low-Earth orbit debris and reduce the risk of collisions.<\/p>\n
7<\/p>\n
D-Orbit (Italy)<\/p>\n
D-Orbit is a company founded in<\/p>\n
2011<\/p>\n
A space logistics company focusing on orbital transportation services and on-orbit service technology.<\/p>\n
ION satellite launcher<\/p>\n
Can<\/p>\n
Precisely transfer the satellite from the initial orbit of the rocket launch to the target orbit<\/p>\n
, supporting flexible multi-satellite deployment and orbit adjustment.<\/p>\n
Cooperate with the European Space Agency to launch the first geostationary orbit satellite life extension mission RISE. By docking the satellite and taking over its attitude and orbit control, it will extend the satellite life and reduce space debris. It is planned to be launched in 2028.<\/p>\n
As of 2024, 16 missions have been completed, and 7 more missions are planned for 2025.<\/p>\n
Completed in 2024<\/p>\n
150 million euros in Series C financing.<\/p>\n
8<\/p>\n
Skyrora (UK)<\/p>\n
Skyrora is a British private space company headquartered in Scotland. It was founded in 2017 and focuses on the development of micro satellites and small rockets.<\/p>\n
It has three products:<\/p>\n
Skylark Nano<\/p>\n
: A solid unguided rocket with a flight altitude of only 6 kilometers, used for simulated launches;<\/p>\n
Skylark Micro<\/p>\n
: A two-stage sounding rocket with a flight altitude of 27 kilometers;<\/p>\n
Skylark L<\/p>\n
: A suborbital rocket that can send a 60-kilogram payload to a 100-kilometer suborbital space. The innovation of this rocket is that the Skylark L liquid oxygen kerosene engine used in its first stage uses “recycled kerosene” refined from waste plastics.<\/p>\n
9<\/p>\n
Astroscale (Japan)<\/p>\n
Astroscale is a company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n
On-orbit services<\/p>\n
Enterprise, established in 2013. It mainly provides space debris detection, satellite scrapping and space debris removal services.<\/p>\n
On August 25, 2021, the company used its self-developed ELSA-d satellite to complete the first docking and release test during the satellite scrapping process. Interestingly, ELSA-d uses a magnetic docking method.<\/p>\n
In February 2024, Astroscale successfully executed Japan’s first space debris removal project and successfully cleared the second stage of the H2A rocket launched on January 23, 2009, from orbit.<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Lunar Outpost (USA)<\/p>\n
Lunar Outpost is a private space company headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, United States.<\/p>\n
Mainly developed for NASA’s lunar commercial payload program<\/p>\n
small lunar rover<\/p>\n
, the independent exploration platform (MMP, a small lunar rover of about 5-10 kg) developed by it can independently draw a map of the lunar surface, capture stereoscopic images and thermal data, actively collect lunar regolith samples and take photos.<\/p>\n
The lunar rover will travel to the moon aboard the IM-2 mission on February 27, 2025, U.S. time. After the NOVA-C lander lands, it will be released to the lunar surface.<\/p>\n
In April 2024, the company also signed a contract to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program.<\/p>\n
Collection!<\/p>\n
Commercial aerospace industry financing projects<\/p>\n
We will carry out “<\/p>\n
Commercial Space Project Financing Roadshow<\/p>\n
“Activity aims to provide a platform for display and capital docking of innovation and entrepreneurial projects in the commercial aerospace field, promote the implementation of industrial innovation, and accelerate the industrialization process of innovation results.<\/p>\n
This solicitation is fully open to enterprises in the upstream, midstream and downstream industrial chain of commercial aerospace, covering multiple fields such as new materials and new processes, parts manufacturing, complete satellites and rockets, satellite applications and services.<\/p>\n
This roadshow will invite domestic<\/p>\n
well-known investment institutions,<\/p>\n
Angel investors,<\/p>\n
Industrial Investment Group,<\/p>\n
local government<\/p>\n
\/<\/p>\n
Produce<\/p>\n
industrial park<\/p>\n
There are over 100 professional investors.<\/p>\n
, and submit your financing BP. We will conduct a roadshow in March 2025 and look forward to your participation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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