HyImpulse

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH is a German aerospace company focused on commercial suborbital and orbital launch services. It utilizes innovative hybrid rocket propulsion systems that combine paraffin fuel and liquid oxygen. Founded in March 2018 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center, the company is headquartered in Neuenstadt am Kocher, with additional locations in Ottobrunn, Germany, and Glasgow, UK. HyImpulse employs over 65 people and aims to make space access more affordable and sustainable. The company develops hybrid rocket engines and vehicles, including the SR75 sounding rocket and the SL1 small launcher. The SR75 is designed for suborbital flights, capable of carrying payloads for microgravity experiments, while the SL1 is an orbital launch vehicle targeting small satellites. HyImpulse's hybrid propulsion technology emphasizes safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, setting new standards in the commercial space sector. The company is actively engaged in partnerships to enhance its launch capabilities and meet the growing demand for space transportation.