Polaris Intelligence
Polaris
Intelligence
AboutNational IntelligenceOrganizationsProductsMissionsSpacecraftConstellationsForecastsLatest Information
Explore
© Polaris Intelligence 2026Admin

Skyrora

GB
commercialFounded 2017
Admin Edit

All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

The UK Space Agency is supporting Skyrora with requisite launch licensing processes.

Mentioned as: skyroraTechnical ProductNov 18, 2022Skyrora working towards 2023 orbital launch after suborbital failure

The Skylark L launch provided Skyrora with around 60% of its mission objectives, particularly in proving mobility and agility.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralNov 18, 2022Skyrora working towards 2023 orbital launch after suborbital failure

The European Space Agency provided Skyrora with grant funding support.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipNov 18, 2022Skyrora working towards 2023 orbital launch after suborbital failure

Skyrora XL is a three-stage rocket using 3D-printed engines designed to place payloads weighing up to 315 kg into sun-synchronous orbit.

Mentioned as: skyroraTechnical ProductNov 18, 2022Skyrora working towards 2023 orbital launch after suborbital failure

Munich-based Isar Aerospace and UK-based Skyrora and Orbex are competing with Rocket Factory Augsburg to become the European launch startup to reach orbit and secure clients.

Mentioned as: SkyroraTechnical ProductNov 16, 2022Rocket Factory Augsburg signs deal to test engines at DLR premises

Skyrora is working toward a first orbital launch of the Skyrora XL in 2023.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralOct 18, 2022Orbex raises Series C round

Maritime Launch Services and Skyrora signed a Letter of Intent to launch the Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia in Canada.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipSep 30, 2022Maritime Launch Partners With Skyrora to Launch Skyrora XL Launch Vehicle from Spaceport Nova Scotia

As part of the agreement, Maritime Launch will purchase vehicles and vehicle support staff from Skyrora for Maritime Launch’s satellite clients.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralSep 30, 2022Maritime Launch Partners With Skyrora to Launch Skyrora XL Launch Vehicle from Spaceport Nova Scotia

Skyrora will supply the launch vehicle, a mobile launch complex, and a launch operations support team to Maritime Launch.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralSep 30, 2022Maritime Launch Partners With Skyrora to Launch Skyrora XL Launch Vehicle from Spaceport Nova Scotia

Skyrora is developing Skyrora XL, a three-stage rocket designed to place payloads weighing up to 315 kg into sun-synchronous orbit.

Mentioned as: skyroraTechnical ProductJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

The 3D-printed engine tested by Skyrora produces 7,121 kg-force of thrust and uses high-test peroxide and kerosene as propellants.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

Skyrora won a $3,100,000 Boost! award from ESA in 2021 to support engine testing.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

Skyrora is developing an alternative to kerosene called Ecosene that can be produced from plastic waste.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

Skyrora is developing Skylark L, a suborbital sounding rocket intended to test technologies for Skyrora XL.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

Skyrora indicated it could be ready to launch Skyrora XL by the second quarter of 2023 given its current pace of technical development.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2022The Great British Lift-Off

Skyrora is developing the Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle and plans to operate from SaxaVord Spaceport.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipApr 18, 2022Op-ed | Putting Britain back in the business of launch

Skyrora received £2.5 million in March 2021 in grant funding as part of the UK’s investment into the European Space Agency’s Boost! initiative to complete development of the Skyrora XL launch vehicle.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipApr 18, 2022Op-ed | Putting Britain back in the business of launch

Skyrora operates a Ukrainian R&D facility in Dnipro while continuing engineering, production, and central R&D activities at its UK facilities.

Mentioned as: SkyroraTechnical ProductMar 15, 2022Ukrainian space industry players continue work, eye European projects amid war

Skyrora received €3 million in Boost! funding to qualify the liquid-fueled rocket engine that powers the XL’s first and second stages, including fully integrated static fire tests.

Mentioned as: SkyroraNarrative FinancialMar 24, 2021ESA awards €10.45 million to two UK launch startups

Skyrora is developing the three-stage Skyrora XL launch vehicle designed to carry up to 315 kg to sun-synchronous and polar orbits up to 1,0 m above Earth.

Mentioned as: SkyroraOrg RelationshipMar 24, 2021ESA awards €10.45 million to two UK launch startups
Page4of5