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Equatorial Space Systems - Volans

Launcher name	Volans
Launcher status	Development
First launch	2026
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2019
Launch cost	$4.5M
Cost per kg	30000 $/kg
Performance	150 kg
Launch type	Sea (Platform)
Propellant type	Hybrid
Reusability	Not planned
Comment	Volans launch date removed from the website and larger focus on engines.
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Company	Equatorial Space Systems
Oneliner	We commodify rocket propulsion using low-cost, safe and eco-friendly technologies.
Notes	Equatorial Space secures US$1.5m Seed Round from Elev8.VC, Seeds Capital. The round - totalling US$1.5m will serve to develop the company’s Dorado commercial sounding rocket family which will provide low-cost space access for science experiments, technology demonstrators and academic payloads.
Funding	$3M+
Location	Singapore
Established	2017
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Last modified: 2024-11-25

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