This company develops and operates orbital launch vehicles, offering reliable and cost-effective space access for small satellites. Their launch services aim to provide competitive solutions for deploying payloads into various orbits.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Canada is the only G7 nation without sovereign access to space, hindering its ability to conduct independent scientific, commercial, and governmental missions. Existing launch service providers often lack the flexibility and affordability required for deploying small satellite payloads into specific orbits.
Solution
LUNR is developing LUNR-01, a multi-stage launch vehicle designed to provide dedicated and cost-effective payload delivery to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The rocket utilizes advanced composite materials and alloys to achieve a lightweight yet robust structure. By offering competitive pricing and aligning with national interests, LUNR aims to democratize access to space for commercial, scientific, and governmental missions, enabling Canada to establish a sovereign launch capability. The company is also developing AI/ML algorithms for implementation in its launch systems.
Target Audience
LUNR's primary customers include small satellite operators, space research organizations, and government agencies seeking reliable and affordable launch services to LEO and SSO.
Features
- Multi-stage launch vehicle designed for efficient payload delivery to LEO and beyond
- Capable of delivering up to 2,000 kg of payload to LEO and 1,000 kg to SSO
- Lightweight and robust structure made of advanced composite materials and alloys
- Development of AI/ML algorithms for launch system optimization
- Competitive pricing for payload launches