Bellatrix Aerospace
Develops advanced in-space propulsion systems and orbital transfer vehicles using 3D printing for components like the Rudra thruster.
- CEO / Founder
- Rohan M Ganapathy
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $8M+
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Cactus Partners; BASF Venture Capital; Inflexor Ventures; StartupXseed Ventures; Pavestone Capital; GrowX Ventures; Survam Partners; Hero Investment Office; 35 North Ventures; Indusbridge Ventures; Monarch Holdings; Mankind Pharma Family Office; IIMA Ventures; Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (SID-IISc)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rudra green monopropellant propulsion; Arka Hall Effect Thruster
Technological Advantage
Integrated additive manufacturing for high-performance propulsion; 'Hat-trick' of successful space firings.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-performance, sustainable in-space mobility using green chemical and electric propulsion with 3D printed components to reduce weight and improve performance.
How They Differentiate
Focus on green propulsion and specific 3D printed thruster/tank integration for small satellites.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Satellite operators needing in-space propulsion
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; New Space
Competitors
Velo3D; Made In Space
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Hat-trick in space firings; successful green propulsion firing in space (Jan 2025); expansion to US.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2015; Series A funding in June 2022; Successful green propulsion firing in space (Jan 2025); US subsidiary established
Notable Customers
Pixxel; GalaxEye