Skylab is a Portuguese startup that builds reusable suborbital launch vehicles and modular aerial defence systems, while also offering in‑house additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC) manufacturing for low‑volume, high‑performance parts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developing and deploying aerospace and defence systems traditionally requires separate development cycles, costly manufacturing processes, and limited reusability, which slows time‑to‑market and inflates expenses for customers seeking launch or defense capabilities.
Solution
Skylab provides an integrated platform that combines reusable suborbital launch vehicles with aerial defence systems, supported by in‑house additive and subtractive manufacturing services. By producing hardware internally, the company shortens development cycles and reduces material costs. Its reusable launch architecture enables multiple flights from a single vehicle, lowering per‑mission expenses. The manufacturing capability serves both aerospace projects and external industries, offering rapid prototyping and low‑volume production. Customers receive a streamlined path from concept through testing to operational deployment, with technical support across the entire lifecycle.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aerospace firms, defense contractors, and industrial manufacturers that require launch services, defense solutions, or specialized low‑volume production capabilities.
Features
- Reusable suborbital launch vehicle designed for rapid turnaround and multiple flight missions
- Modular aerial defence system adaptable to various threat profiles and integration scenarios
- In‑house additive manufacturing (3D printing) for complex aerospace components
- In‑house subtractive manufacturing (CNC machining) for precision parts across industries
- End‑to‑end engineering support from prototype design to flight operations
- Capability to produce low‑volume, high‑performance parts for external industrial customers