Rocket ON Space builds low‑cost, high‑efficiency launch vehicles that enable broader access to space. The company designs and manufactures all rocket components in‑house in Korea, employing simple yet performant engine and launch‑system architectures to reduce cost and complexity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to space is limited by the high cost and complexity of traditional launch vehicles, which require extensive infrastructure and specialized components, making spaceflight unaffordable for many commercial, academic, and emerging customers.
Solution
Rocket ON Space develops low‑cost, high‑efficiency launch vehicles by designing and manufacturing all rocket components in‑house in Korea. The company employs simple yet performant engine and launch‑system architectures to minimize part count and production expenses. By offering domestically produced launch services from Korean launch sites, Rocket ON Space reduces reliance on foreign providers and lowers entry barriers for a broader range of payloads and missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers include small satellite operators, university research programs, and emerging commercial ventures seeking affordable, reliable access to low‑Earth orbit from the Asia‑Pacific region.
Features
- Fully in‑house design and fabrication of propulsion, structures, and avionics to control costs and supply chain risk
- Simplified engine cycles and lightweight airframe concepts that prioritize performance per kilogram of propellant
- Modular rocket families (e.g., NEXAR and CHANSOL) tailored for small‑to‑medium payloads and flexible mission profiles
- Domestic launch operations from Korean launch sites, enabling faster turnaround and regulatory alignment
- Integrated ground‑support equipment designed for rapid turnaround and minimal staffing requirements