Skyrora Ltd

Skyrora: Skyrora, founded in 2017 in the United Kingdom, is a space technology startup with the slogan "Making Space Sustainable". The company aims to provide flexible sovereign launch capabilities to the UK by developing an orbital vehicle and implementing supply chain innovations. Skyrora adopts an incremental approach to launch, leveraging proven technology and advanced additive manufacturing methods. The company's strategy involves the development of four suborbital rockets for real-time testing alongside the orbital rocket. Skyrora's recent launch attempt of Skylark L in October 2022 from Iceland signifies its progress. The company's orbital vehicle, Skyrora XL, features three stages with a re-ignitable maneuverable third stage, enabling precise satellite placement in orbit with a capacity to carry 315kg of weight up to 500km high. Skyrora received a £2.50M grant investment on 25th March 2021, with the European Space Agency (ESA) as the investor. Skyrora's innovative approach and collaborations position the company as a significant player in the space industry, contributing to the advancement of sustainable space exploration.