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HyImpulse Technologies

operating 51–200 employees

Develops suborbital and orbital launch vehicles and an orbital transfer vehicle using paraffin-based hybrid rocket propulsion technology

About

HyImpulse Technologies is a German launch services company developing suborbital and orbital launch vehicles powered by proprietary paraffin-based hybrid rocket propulsion. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the company is headquartered in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Baden-Württemberg. Its propulsion technology uses paraffin wax fuel with liquid oxygen, offering simplified handling, lower cost, and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional propellants. The company operates three product lines: the SR75 suborbital rocket for microgravity research, the SL1 orbital vehicle delivering up to 600 kg to LEO with first launch planned for 2027, and HyMOVE, an orbital transfer vehicle with up to 400 kg payload capacity. HyImpulse completed the SR75 maiden flight from the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia in May 2024 and has raised approximately €74 million in total funding.

Products & Services

Orbital transfer vehicle for in-space mobility and satellite deployment, up to 400 kg payload capacity, commercial deployment planned by 2029
Three-stage orbital small launch vehicle using hybrid propulsion, delivers up to 600 kg to LEO, first launch planned for 2027
Single-stage suborbital rocket with 75kN hybrid engine, lifts up to 200 kg to 250 km altitude for microgravity research and technology demonstration

Locations

Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany

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Overview

Founded 2018
HQ Neuenstadt am Kocher, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Type Private Company

Leadership

Dr. Christian Schmierer
Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Mario Kobald
Co-Founder, Board Member & Managing Director
Konstantin Tomilin
Co-Founder & COO
Ulrich Fischer
Co-Founder & CTO
Fotis Christodoulopoulos
Chief Strategy Officer
Lennart Will
Interim CFO

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