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Equatorial Space Systems is a rocket propulsion and launcher startup with the slogan "Pioneering the future of space launch with safe, affordable, and eco-friendly rocket propulsion systems." Founded in 2017, the company aims to revolutionize space launch by simplifying the most failure-prone and costly part of launch vehicles - their propulsion systems.
Their proprietary solid fuel composition enables non-explosive, environmentally friendly rocket systems with the potential for reusability, reducing component requirements by half. Equatorial Space has garnered recognition, winning the MBRSC Innovation Cup in Dubai in 2018 and graduating from The Hangar by NUS Enterprise program in Singapore in 2019. The company has also been featured in notable publications, including Channel NewsAsia, Nikkei Asian Review, and South China Morning Post.
In 2021, Equatorial Space secured a place in the inaugural batch of the Q Station Accelerator, supported by the US Space Force and the Air Force Research Lab in Albuquerque, NM, as well as Techstars Los Angeles. The latest milestone for the company is the $1.50M Seed Round investment at 29 March 2023, with key investors including Elev8.VC, SEEDS Capital, and Masik Enterprise.
With its ambitious and innovative approach, Equatorial Space Systems is poised to disrupt the space launch industry and make space travel as safe and affordable as commercial air travel, potentially offering substantial returns for investors.
