Name

HyImpulse Technologies

Legal name

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH

Website

https://hyimpulse.de/en

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Launch Services

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Launch Vehicles & Orbital Rockets (IMABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Logistics & In-Orbit Servicing (Refueling, Tug, Debris Removal) (IMABACAM), Spacecraft Propulsion (In-Space) & Thrusters (IMABACAE)

Keywords

• Hybrid rocket propulsion
• Small satellite launchers
• Orbital launch services
• In-space mobility services
• Paraffin fuel propulsion

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuenstadt Am Kocher

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Launch Services: HyImpulse generates revenue through providing dedicated suborbital and orbital launch services for small satellites. Services include SR75 suborbital launches (up to 250kg payload, ~200km altitude), SL1 orbital launches (up to 600kg to LEO), and HyMOVE in-space mobility services (up to 400kg payload hosting and deployment). Each launch is customized to customer payload requirements with dedicated mission execution.
2. Spacecraft Components and Structures: Revenue from delivering primary structures and components for spacecraft, such as the ATMOS PHOENIX Return Vehicle contract announced in March 2025.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HyImpulse develops and operates hybrid-propulsion small satellite launch vehicles, providing dedicated suborbital launch services via the SR75 sounding rocket (up to 250kg to ~200km altitude), orbital launch services via the SL1 three-stage launcher (up to 600kg to LEO), and in-space mobility services via the HyMOVE orbital transfer vehicle (up to 400kg hosting/deployment). The company's portfolio is built on proprietary paraffin/LOX hybrid rocket technology and also includes spacecraft primary structures and components for third-party space missions.

Product overview

HyImpulse Technologies offers a portfolio of hybrid propulsion-based space launch products designed to provide affordable and sustainable access to space. The product family includes three core offerings: SR75 (suborbital sounding rocket for microgravity research and technology demonstration), SL1 (three-stage orbital launcher for delivering small satellites up to 600kg to LEO), and HyMOVE (orbital transfer vehicle for in-space mobility and constellation services). These products share HyImpulse's proprietary hybrid rocket technology using paraffin and liquid oxygen propellants, with the HyPLOX-75 (75kN) and HyPLOX-90 (90kN) motors serving as the propulsion backbone across suborbital and orbital applications. The company aims to offer responsive, cost-effective launch services with high launch cadence, targeting up to 12 launches per year initially with goals to reach 50 launches annually by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SR75 Suborbital Launch Service Single-stage suborbital sounding rocket powered by a 75kN hybrid rocket motor using paraffin and liquid oxygen propellants. Capable of launching payloads up to 250kg to altitudes of ~200km, with a two-stage parachute recovery system for payloads up to 700kg. Offered as a dedicated suborbital launch service to research institutions and small satellite operators for microgravity research, atmospheric research, technology demonstration, and parabolic flight experiments.
• SL1 Orbital Launch Service Three-stage small satellite orbital launch vehicle powered by hybrid rocket technology. Designed to deliver payloads up to 600kg into Low Earth Orbit. Features a 90kN turbopump-fed HyPLOX-90 motor, 2.2m diameter, 54t lift-off mass, and targets up to 12 launches per year with a goal of 50 by 2030 and a maximum 3-week turnaround between launches. Offered as a dedicated orbital launch service to small satellite operators and government/defense customers seeking responsive, cost-effective LEO delivery.
• HyMOVE In-Space Mobility Service Reusable Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) providing in-space transportation services for small and heavy launchers. Features a modular N2O/HTPB hybrid engine with 4kN thrust class combined with N2O/C2H6 bi-propellant thrusters. Capable of moving, hosting, and deploying payloads up to 400kg, supporting constellation deployment, orbit adjustments, station-keeping, deorbiting, re-entry assistance, and interplanetary transfers. Offered as an in-space mobility service to satellite operators and constellation owners.
• Spacecraft Components and Structures Delivery of primary structures and components for third-party spacecraft, leveraging HyImpulse's composite and hybrid propulsion manufacturing capabilities. Confirmed contract with ATMOS for the PHOENIX Return Vehicle primary structure (March 2025).

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% cost reduction compared to current LEO launch options
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and major.

• Etlaq Spaceport (Oman)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026HyImpulse signed a letter of intent with Oman's Etlaq Spaceport in June 2026 to explore launch operations and potential long-term presence in Oman. Agreement includes assessments for suborbital and orbital rockets with plans to evaluate launch opportunities and infrastructure needs.
• SaxaVord SpacePortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026HyImpulse signed a launch agreement with SaxaVord SpacePort in March 2026 to advance European launch capabilities. SaxaVord is located in Shetland, UK and serves as HyImpulse's primary orbital launch site. Planning began in November 2023 with advanced planning discussions for suborbital launch operations.
• SpacemanicmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024HyImpulse and Spacemanic signed MoU in August 2024 for launch services and partnered on the HyMOVE orbital vehicle to boost small satellite missions. Spacemanic is a partner in the development and deployment of HyMOVE OTV capabilities.
• EnduroSatmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2021HyImpulse signed MoU with EnduroSat in September 2021 for provision of turnkey NanoSat based launch solutions, enabling combined offerings for small satellite operators.
• D-OrbitmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021HyImpulse signed agreement with D-Orbit in September 2021 for joint EU-based launch and deployment missions, combining HyImpulse launch capabilities with D-Orbit's orbital deployment expertise.
• ExolaunchmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2021HyImpulse signed Strategic Partnership Agreement with Berlin-based Exolaunch in March 2021 for rideshare launch and deployment solutions, enabling access to Exolaunch's customer base and deployment capabilities.
• DLR (German Aerospace Center)coreOthersHyImpulse is a spin-off of the DLR without DLR holding any equity shares or participation in the company. DLR Lampoldshausen provides test facilities for full-scale testing and subscale research. The company leverages DLR's expertise in hybrid rocket propulsion developed since 2010.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Rocket Lab: Established US/NZ small-launch operator with the Electron rocket serving the same smallsat LEO market as HyImpulse's SL1. Represents the proven incumbent business model HyImpulse is targeting, but at substantially larger scale and operational maturity.

Direct peers

• Skyrora: UK-based small-launch startup developing the Skyrora XL orbital vehicle for smallsat missions. Comparable in customer segment, payload class, and European sovereign-access positioning, also leveraging SaxaVord SpacePort in the UK.
• Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA): German small-launch competitor developing the RFA One orbital launch vehicle for smallsat missions. Same German customer base, government backing, and payload class as HyImpulse, with a different (methane/liquid oxygen) propulsion architecture.
• Orbex: UK-based small-launch startup developing the Prime orbital rocket for smallsat launches, with strong UK Space Agency alignment. Comparable in customer segment, payload class, and European sovereign-access positioning.
• ABL Space Systems: US small-launch startup developing the RS1 orbital vehicle for smallsat missions. Comparable in funding stage, product positioning (dedicated smallsat launches), and the engineering challenge of bringing a new small launcher to commercial service.
• Isar Aerospace: German small-satellite launch startup developing the Spectrum rocket for dedicated and rideshare LEO launches. Closest direct competitor to HyImpulse in geography, customer base, funding stage, and target payload class (sub-1t to LEO).
• PLD Space: Spanish launch startup developing the Miura 5 orbital small launcher, with demonstrated suborbital flight heritage from Miura 1. Comparable in European small-launch market positioning and smallsat customer targeting.

Emerging players

• Latitude: French small-launch startup developing the Zephyr orbital rocket for smallsat missions. Comparable in European sovereign-launch positioning and payload class, though at an earlier funding and development stage.
• D-Orbit: Italian in-space transportation company developing orbital transfer vehicles and deployment services. Comparable because HyImpulse's HyMOVE OTV directly competes in the in-space mobility market, and the two companies also have a partnership for EU-based launch and deployment.

Others

• Exolaunch: Berlin-based launch services and rideshare broker for small satellites. Comparable as a HyImpulse partnership counterpart and a distribution channel for SL1 launch capacity, though Exolaunch is not a launch vehicle developer and operates as a customer/aggregator rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors17 records

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M&A

Investments

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