Space Pioneer: funding, launches & products

Space Pioneer

Develops reusable kerosene-liquid oxygen launch vehicles and rocket engines for commercial and government satellite deployment missions

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$350M TOTAL RAISED * 2 LAUNCHES 120 EMPLOYEES * 2019 FOUNDED

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Space Pioneer is a private company active in launch services and space propulsion. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019 by Kang Yonglai, who leads it as CEO. It operates as an upstream supplier spanning much of the space value chain. Its lineup includes the Tianlong-2 (TL-2) and Tianlong-3 (TL-3) components and the Tianlong-2 and Tianlong-3 vehicles. Its first launch came in 2023.

Status Operating

HQ Beijing, China

Locations HQ Beijing, China Xi'an, China Zhangjiagang, China Zhengzhou, China

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