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Smallspark Space Systems

Smallspark Space Systems

Aerospace comapny developing low-cost hybrid launch vehicles for suborbital, and smallsat orbital launch.

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Industry
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace manufacturer
Aerospace manufacturer
Aerospace engineering
Aerospace engineering
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Engineering
Engineering
Location
Cardiff
Cardiff
B2X
B2B
B2B
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CEO
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Joseph Ward (Astrophysicist)
Founder
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Joseph Ward (Astrophysicist)
Legal Name
Smallspark Space Systems Limited
Legal classification
Private limited company
Private limited company
Date Incorporated
September 3, 2018
Number of Employees (Ranges)
11 – 508
Email Address
ceo@smallspark.space
Full Address
Cardiff Business Technology Centre, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 4AY
Incorporation Reference
11549041
Investors
Deepbridge Capital
Deepbridge Capital
Founded Date
2020
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Glassdoor ID
4567305
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Other attributes

Company Operating Status
Active
UKSIC Code
72190

Smallspark Space Systems is a Welsh aerospace company developing hybrid engine launch vehicle technology. The company wants to reduce the cost of launching small satellites into low earth orbit.

Smallspark is targeting both the suborbital and orbital launch markets. The company has 2 launch vehicles under development:

  • Frost Micro - 50kg payload to a 100km+ apogee.
  • Frost 1 - up to 100kg to a 500km low Earth orbit.

Smallspark collaborates with groups across the United Kingdom. They plan to develop their engines and future launch vehicles with the University of Swansea. Smallspark is collaborating with the Shetland Space Centre on Unst, where it plans to launch its vehicles. Launch vehicle tests are scheduled for March/April 2020.

The Cardiff based company was founded in 2018 by CEO Joseph Ward. On January 14th, 2020, Smallspark was awarded a £100k grant from Sprint for software and engine development with The University of Southampton.

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