HyPrSpace

HyPrSpace (Hybrid Propulsion for Space) is a rocket startup, founded in 2019, from Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It develops orbital (Orbital Baguette-1/OB-1) and suborbital (Baguette One) launch vehicles and hybrid propulsion systems.[1][2] In 2022 it has raised €1.1 million to develop its rocket.[3][4] In 2024 as part of a consortium it has raises €35 million to develop their launcher (the Le Projet Agile de Développement d'Accès à l'espace 1 - PADA1 - project), 60 percent of the funding from the French government.[5][2] Baguette One is 7 metres tall, single-stage, with a payload capacity of 300 kilograms.[2] The first suborbital mission is planned for 2026.[2] Orbital Baguette-1 (OB-1) is a micro-launcher with a payload of 250 kg to LEO.[1][6] The hybrid engines use solid fuels (including HDPE) in combination with a liquid oxidizer.[5] On 11 July 2024 it was completed with success the first hot fire test of its Terminator hybrid rocket motor.[7][8][9]

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  3. ^ Lozano, Mikaël (April 27, 2022). "HyPrSpace lève 1,1 million d'euros pour son lanceur spatial innovant".
  4. ^ "HyPrSpace Raises €1.1M in Seed Funding to Develop Reusable Hybrid Micro-Launch Vehicle". May 3, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets funding".
  6. ^ "HyPrSpace Successfully Tests Hybrid Rocket Engine - SpaceWatch.GLOBAL".
  7. ^ Parsonson, Andrew (May 9, 2024). "HyPrSpace Unveils its Terminator Hybrid Rocket Motor".
  8. ^ International, Armada (July 17, 2024). "HyPrSpace successfully conducts first test of its hybrid rocket engine at DGA missiles testing site in Gironde".
  9. ^ "HyPrSpace tests hybrid rocket engine at DGA Missile Site". Space Daily.