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{{PAGENAME}} is a | {{PAGENAME}} is a Singapore-based startup developing hybrid-engine rockets and space launch services, with the goal to develop low-cost, safe and eco-friendly space launch vehicles. | ||
The company includes wholly owned subsidiaries American Space Inc. and Equatorial Space Systems Australia Pty Ltd<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Equatorial Space Secures Pre-Series A Funding - SPACE & DEFENSE |url=https://spaceanddefense.io/equatorial-space-secures-pre-series-a-funding/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=spaceanddefense.io}}</ref>. | |||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
The startup has two lines of space launch vehicles for low earth orbit and small payload delivery to suborbital trajectories. They are designed to be explosives and pyrotechnics free<ref>{{Cite web |title=Equatorial Space Systems - Your Gateway to Space |url=https://www.equatorialspace.com/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Equatorial Space |language=en}}</ref>. | |||
== | === Dorado === | ||
Dorado is a suborbital sounding rocket with a diameter of 310 mm, and will have a single and dual stage version capable of delivering a 25-kilogram payload to 105 and 270 kilometers respectively. Dorado's hybrid rocket motor and pyrotechnic free payload separation are unique features. | |||
== | === Volans === | ||
Volans is a small satellite launch vehicle, designed to be modular and deliver 60 to 500 kg to LEO. Volans is 2 meters wide and stands 12–30 m tall and is planned to become a reusable launch vehicle with a unique recovery method, instead of propulsive landings like the Falcon 9, it plans to use rotating blades to perform a controlled landing at sea. | |||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
In July 2024, the startup raised US$1.5 million in Pre-Series A funding, led by [[Farquhar Venture Capital]]<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Protégé Ventures fuels Singapore's space ambitions with investment into eco-friendly rocket propulsion space start-up {{!}} SMU Newsroom |url=https://news.smu.edu.sg/news/2024/08/30/protege-ventures-fuels-singapores-space-ambitions-investment-eco-friendly-rocket |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=news.smu.edu.sg |language=en}}</ref>. | |||
== | They previously raised their US$1.5 million Seed round in March 2023, led by [[Elev8.vc|Elev8.VC]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Equatorial Space Secures Out of this World Seed Funding |url=https://spaceanddefense.io/equatorial-space-secures-out-of-this-world-seed-funding/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=spaceanddefense.io}}</ref>.{{Startup/Funding history}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}}{{From Wikipedia|wiki_name=Equatorial Space Systems}} | ||