The startup manufactures hybrid rocket engines utilizing solid plastic fuel and liquid oxidizer, designed for mass production to lower costs. This technology enables broader access to space travel by simplifying rocket manufacturing and enhancing safety.
Funding
$3M 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 complex manufacturing processes associated with traditional rocket engines limit accessibility to space, hindering the growth of space-based services and exploration. Conventional rocket engine designs often lack the scalability needed to meet the increasing demand for frequent and affordable space launches.
Solution
Mjolnir Spaceworks is addressing these challenges by developing hybrid rocket engines and weldless fuel tanks designed for mass production, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and streamlining the supply chain. Their hybrid rocket engine technology utilizes solid plastic fuel and liquid oxidizer, enhancing safety and simplifying engine architecture. The company's weldless tank technology further reduces costs and lead times by eliminating the need for welding, a traditionally complex and time-consuming process in tank manufacturing. This approach enables a new paradigm of high-volume, low-cost rocket production, paving the way for more accessible and frequent space missions.
Target Audience
Mjolnir Spaceworks targets the commercial space industry, including satellite launch providers, space tourism companies, and research organizations seeking affordable and reliable propulsion systems and fuel storage solutions.
Features
- Hybrid rocket engine design using solid plastic fuel and liquid oxidizer for enhanced safety and simplified structure.
- Weldless fuel tanks that eliminate welding processes, ensuring stable quality and reduced manufacturing time.
- Compatibility with various internal devices (PMD) to meet diverse mission requirements.
- High-cleanliness standards for space applications, achieved through the elimination of welding spatter.
- Capability for thrust vectoring and on/off control, offering greater mission flexibility.
- Engine lineup includes D370 and D540 models with thrust ranges from 15kN to 450kN, customizable to specific needs.
- Fuel tanks available in volumes from 5L to 250L, with diameters ranging from 150mm to 420mm.