Blackwave GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Taufkirchen, Germany, is a manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber reinforced plastics for various sectors, including aerospace. They focus on producing lightweight, high-performance composite pressure tanks for launchers and satellites, utilizing innovative techniques like Carbon-Sheet Moulding Compound (C-SMC). Blackwave's products serve as economical alternatives to metallic components. They have secured funding from investors like Alpine Space Ventures and Hirschvogel Ventures.
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Blackwave announced its strategic expansion into the United States on March 24, 2026, during the SATELLITE 2026 conference in Washington, D.C.
Blackwave’s new 300-liter COPV will feature a stainless steel liner and compatibility with cryogenic and gaseous oxygen.
Blackwave is introducing a new 300-liter Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel for the large-volume launcher segment.
Blackwave’s COPV.com platform lets engineers and program managers order flight-ready, off-the-shelf tanks instantly.
Blackwave is a Munich-based aerospace manufacturer.
Blackwave has established its first U.S. operational hub in Lockhart, Texas.
Blackwave plans to ramp up to full-scale COPV manufacturing in Texas later in 2026.
Since 2016, Blackwave has developed and produced carbon fiber structures for various industries.
Blackwave announced the investment round on 2024-03-19.
Blackwave raised $6,600,000 in a seed extension round to expand production of carbon fiber structures.
Blackwave GmbH provides structural expertise to the MARAS project.
DCUBED, Celestial Space Technologies GmbH, German Orbital Systems GmbH, and Blackwave GmbH are developing the KA-Band reflect array antenna for the MARAS project.
DCUBED (Deployables Cubed GmbH), Celestial Space Technologies GmbH, German Orbital Systems GmbH, and Blackwave GmbH are developing the multi-panel Ka-Band reflectarray antenna under MARAS.