4 years ago

Skyrora Secures £2.5 Million from ESA to Launch Satellites from Europe

  • Skyrora, a UK-based spacetech startup, has secured €3 million (nearly £2.5 million) in co-funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of its ESA’s Boost! program

  • The funding will be used to complete the development of Skyrora’s XL launch vehicle, which is designed to launch satellites from the UK

  • The company plans to create over 170 high-skilled jobs in the UK and is aiming to carry out a test launch in 2022

  • Skyrora is the most advanced UK launch company and is on track to be the first UK company to launch satellites from Europe.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Launching satellites into orbit is expensive and logistically challenging, especially for smaller payloads."

      Solution

      "Skyrora provides affordable and accessible launch services for small satellites using their innovative and efficient rocket technology, Skyrora XL, enabling more businesses to participate in the growing space economy."

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