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SpinLaunch

operating 11–50 employees

Builds kinetic launch systems using ground-based centrifuges and develops the Meridian LEO broadband constellation for enterprise communications

About

SpinLaunch develops kinetic launch systems using ground-based electric centrifuges to accelerate payloads to hypersonic velocities. The company operates a 33-meter suborbital accelerator at Spaceport America in New Mexico and manufactures the S-200 satellite bus, a 200 kg-class platform ruggedized to withstand high G-forces during kinetic launch, while providing qualification testing for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers.

The company is developing Meridian Space, a LEO broadband constellation of 250 microsatellites designed to deliver over two terabits per second of global capacity using electronically steered antennas, 5G NTN protocols, and bent-pipe payloads for enterprise markets including maritime, aviation, and national security. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Products & Services

LEO broadband constellation of 250 microsatellites delivering 2+ Tbps global capacity using reflectarray antennas, fixed-track orbits, and 5G NTN protocols
Planned 100-meter kinetic accelerator designed to launch satellite-carrying vehicles at 8,000 kph, eliminating up to 70% of conventional rocket fuel and structures
200-kilogram-class satellite platform ruggedized for high-G kinetic launch with applications in LEO constellation deployment
33-meter vacuum centrifuge at Spaceport America for suborbital test launches up to 5,000 mph and satellite qualification testing

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Overview

Founded 2014
HQ Long Beach, California, USA
Type Private Company

Leadership

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Innovation Officer

Classification