Promin Aerospace is a Ukrainian space startup, founded in 2021, that is developing ultralight launch vehicles with a unique "autophagic" or "self-devouring" engine technology, where the rocket's body is consumed during flight to reduce mass and debris. The company aims to provide low-cost and rapid launch services for small satellites, targeting educational institutions, research centers, and private companies. Promin Aerospace has established partnerships with organizations like the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium and is planning test launches from the United States. Key words: launch vehicle, small satellites, autophagic technology, Ukraine, United States.
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Google awarded $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to Promin Aerospace in August, not in May.
Promin Aerospace aims to perform an orbital rocket launch in mid-2025.
Promin Aerospace plans a commercial suborbital launch in early 2023.
Promin Aerospace plans to re-test its technology with independent contractors such as Yuzhmash.
Promin Aerospace has prepared a memorandum with the UK’s Spaceport 1 to launch from Scotland.
Promin Aerospace's engineering team remains in Ukraine and continues work on developing the company's rocket while other Promin team members work remotely and perform territorial defense and volunteering duties.