Talisha Aerospace develops affordable, reliable launch services that enable regular access to low‑Earth orbit. Its Kalpana‑S series rockets use solid‑propellant engines delivering 750 N thrust and AI‑powered flight control to place payloads up to 5 kg into LEO with precision orbital insertion.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to low‑Earth orbit remains expensive and infrequent, especially for small payloads, due to the high cost of launch vehicles, long integration cycles, and limited launch opportunities.
Solution
Talisha Aerospace offers the Kalpana‑S series, a family of small solid‑propellant rockets designed to provide affordable, reliable, and regular launch services for payloads up to 5 kg. The rockets use advanced composite structures and lightweight materials to keep mass low while maintaining structural integrity. AI‑powered flight control and smart avionics optimize trajectory and enable precision orbital insertion. Partial reusability through recovery systems and rapid payload integration reduce turnaround time and launch costs, making space access more frequent for commercial and research customers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small satellite operators, university research programs, and commercial entities requiring low‑cost, on‑demand launches for payloads up to 5 kg.
Features
- Solid‑propellant engine delivering 750 N thrust for efficient lift‑off
- AI‑driven guidance and flight optimization with real‑time telemetry
- Advanced composite airframe and lightweight alloys for high strength‑to‑weight ratio
- Partial reusability via recovery system to lower per‑launch cost
- Streamlined payload integration process enabling quick turnaround
- Precision orbital insertion capability for accurate LEO placement