Equatorial Space Systems
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.
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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) |
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.
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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