The best launch space startups
30 launch companies in the directory, ranked by disclosed funding ($5.5B raised between them), spanning 9 countries.
The launch industry is one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in space, no small thanks to the massive part that SpaceX and others like it have played.
Now there are hundreds of launch startups across the world.
Below is a focused list of the hottest and most interesting startups focusing on getting humans into space.
SpaceX GraduatedReusable rockets and spacecraft
Blue Origin GraduatedOrbital rockets and spacecraft
Stoke Space Fully reusable Nova rocket with a novel regeneratively cooled second stage
Rocket Lab GraduatedSmallsat launch services
OneSpace Launch services for satellites and spacecraft
Vector Launch Shut downAffordable space access
Astra GraduatedLow-cost orbital launches
World View Enterprises Stratospheric observation and launch services
Latitude Zephyr, a dedicated small satellite launcher from Reims, France
Firefly Aerospace GraduatedSmall-satellite launchers
PLD Space Commercial launch services
Maritime Launch Services GraduatedCommercial spaceport
Zero 2 Infinity Balloon-borne launchers
EXOS Aerospace Reusable suborbital space vehicles
Bagaveev 3D printed rocket engines
Australia Space Launch Helping launch down under
Black Arrow Horizon sea launch service
Eclipse Orbital Affordable cube-sat launch service
Exodus Space Corp Reusable horizontal space vehicles
Gilmour Space Low-cost hybrid rockets
i-Space Developing a commercial space shuttle
Isar Aerospace Spectrum, the first orbital launch vehicle developed in continental Europe by a private company
Leo Aerospace Shut downHigh altitude smallsat launcher
Orbex Private launch services
Relativity Space 3D printed rockets
Rocket Factory Augsburg RFA One small launcher built with automotive-style serial production
ShipInSpace Provide access to space
Skyrora Building launch vehicles
STAR Smallsat launch services
Stofiel Aerospace Smallsat balloon launch service
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