HyImpulse develops small orbital launchers powered by a hybrid propulsion system using paraffin-based fuel, which offers a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional kerosene propellants. The company addresses the high costs and long lead times associated with accessing Low Earth Orbit, enabling the transport of payloads up to 600 kg for various industrial applications.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The high costs and long lead times associated with accessing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) present significant barriers for various industrial applications, hindering timely deployment of payloads and limiting opportunities for space-based research and development. Traditional rocket propellants, such as kerosene, pose safety and environmental concerns.
Solution
HyImpulse develops small orbital launchers powered by a hybrid propulsion system that utilizes paraffin-based fuel, offering a safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional kerosene propellants. This technology aims to reduce the barriers to accessing space, enabling more frequent and affordable transport of payloads up to 600 kg into Low Earth Orbit. HyImpulse's solution includes a three-stage rocket designed for orbital launches, as well as sounding rockets capable of launching payloads to suborbital altitudes. The company also develops and offers hybrid rocket motors for various applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations and industries requiring affordable and frequent access to Low Earth Orbit for deploying small satellites, conducting space-based research, and other industrial applications.
Features
- Three-stage orbital launcher capable of transporting 600 kg payloads to LEO
- Sounding rockets for launching 250 kg payloads to an altitude of 200 km
- Hybrid rocket motors utilizing paraffin-based fuel and liquid oxygen (HyPLOx75)
- Paraffin-based fuel offering safer operation, higher efficiency, and lower environmental impact compared to kerosene