Sidereus Space Dynamics is marketing its single-stage-to-obit EOS launch vehicle as "the personal computer of launch vehicles.” The 3.5-metre tall vehicle is designed to be capable of deploying 13 kg payloads to LEO, reentering the atmosphere, and touching down propulsively all with minimal launch infrastructure.
The little Italian launch startup seems to be steaming ahead managing to secure launch contracts, conduct structural testing, and even complete a rather shaky-looking engine test in 2022.
Going back to those launch contracts, Sidereus Space Dynamics signed a launch contract with satellite manufacturer Delta Space Leonis to validate the company’s first deployer with five pocketqube satellites for IoT applications aboard EOS. This was followed by a contract with IoT connectivity startup Cshark in November to deploy the company’s constellation of picosats. Finally, in December, the company signed an agreement with EXPLOORE Aerospace Cluster to offer orbital access and return services for testing, validation, and space qualification of new components.
The company closed off the year by opening its new facility in the Amalfi Coast region of Italy. It is also currently hiring aggressively and is on the lookout for candidates on both the engineering and non-engineering sides of the business.
Web: https://www.sidereus.space/