POLARIS Spaceplanes
Advanced spaceplanes featuring the MIRA demonstrator and the planned AURORA spaceplane, equipped with innovative 3D-printed aerospike engines.
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander Kopp
- Team Size
- 16
- Stage
- R&D
- Total Funding
- €7.1M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- European Space Agency’s Boost Programme, Aero Challenge Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
["MIRA demonstrator","AS-1 aerospike engine","AURORA spaceplane"]
Technological Advantage
Enhanced performance and efficiency via advanced engine design and additive manufacturing processes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Innovative, efficient, and reusable space launch solutions powered by 3D-printed aerospike engines.
How They Differentiate
Focus on the development of 3D-printed aerospike engines and reusable spaceplanes, setting it apart from competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Commercial and governmental entities needing advanced space launch services.
Industry Verticals
["Space launch services","Aerospace engineering"]
Competitors
Isar Aerospace; HyImpulse; PLD Space
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Completed several key tests including in-flight engine ignition and expanded demonstrator fleet with MIRA II and MIRA III.
Major Milestones
["First rocket-powered roll test of the MIRA demonstrator","In-flight ignition of the AS-1 aerospike engine","Secured significant funding through European programs"]