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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>.{{Startup/Funding history}} | 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]]<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}}{{From Wikipedia|wiki_name=Equatorial Space Systems}} | {{Reflist}}{{From Wikipedia|wiki_name=Equatorial Space Systems}} | ||
Revision as of 00:16, 4 January 2026
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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.equatorialspace.com/ |
| Vertical(s) | Space |
| Latest Funding Round | Pre-Series A |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Active in | Malaysia, Australia |
| Technology Readiness Level | Deployment (TRL 7-8) |
Equatorial Space Systems 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[1].
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[2].
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.
Traction
List notable customers or partnerships here. Awards should not be listed here, but under "Accolades" instead
Accolades
List awards received by the startup here.
Funding
In July 2024, the startup raised US$1.5 million in Pre-Series A funding, led by Farquhar Venture Capital[1][3].
They previously raised their US$1.5 million Seed round in March 2023, led by Elev8.VC[4].
| Funding History | |
|---|---|
| Investor | Round |
| Farquhar Venture Capital | Pre-Series A |
| Paspalis | Pre-Series A |
| Protégé Ventures | Pre-Series A |
| Elev8.vc | Seed |
| Seeds Capital | Seed |
| Masik Enterprises | Seed |
Note: This list is community-maintained and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Equatorial Space Secures Pre-Series A Funding - SPACE & DEFENSE". spaceanddefense.io. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ "Equatorial Space Systems - Your Gateway to Space". Equatorial Space. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ↑ "Protégé Ventures fuels Singapore's space ambitions with investment into eco-friendly rocket propulsion space start-up | SMU Newsroom". news.smu.edu.sg. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ "Equatorial Space Secures Out of this World Seed Funding". spaceanddefense.io. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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