Skyrora provides launch services for small satellites using a range of environmentally friendly rockets, including the three-stage Skyrora XL designed for Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The company addresses the need for reliable and scheduled access to space, allowing customers full control over their satellite launches without delays from co-passengers.
Funding
$65.9M 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 small satellite market needs reliable and dedicated launch services to specific orbits, but often faces delays and scheduling conflicts when sharing rides on larger launch vehicles. This lack of control over launch timing and trajectory can hinder mission objectives and increase operational costs.
Solution
Skyrora provides dedicated launch services for small satellites, offering customers full control over their mission parameters and launch schedules. The company's Skyrora XL vehicle is a three-stage rocket designed to place payloads into Sun-Synchronous Orbit, enabling timely and precise deployment. Skyrora also focuses on sustainability by developing and utilizing Ecosene, a rocket fuel derived from recycled plastic. This approach allows for environmentally conscious access to space, reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional launch operations.
Target Audience
Skyrora's primary customers are small satellite operators, space research organizations, and companies requiring dedicated and reliable launch services to specific orbits.
Features
- Three-stage Skyrora XL launch vehicle designed for Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Ecosene rocket fuel derived from recycled plastic, promoting sustainable launch practices
- Dedicated launch service providing full control over satellite deployment
- Payload integration service for simplified launch preparation
- LEO engine for Skyrora XL, running on hydrogen peroxide and kerosene with 3.5 kN thrust and re-ignition capabilities
- Skyforce-2 engine for the first and second stage of Skyrora XL, capable of creating 70 kN thrust using advanced turbopump techniques