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Stellar Alpina secures €160K from Venture Kick to advance its in-space propulsion technology.
PRIVATESep 04, 2026•4 days ago
Amount Raised
€160,000
Round Type
Seed
SwitzerlandAerospace
Investors
Venture Kick
Description
Zurich-based startup Stellar Alpina has secured €160K from Venture Kick to develop its compact rocket engine technology for in-space propulsion. The funding will expand their testing infrastructure and advance the first flight engine. Stellar Alpina's innovative approach utilizes rotating detonation rocket engines to improve efficiency. This funding is crucial as the demand for satellite repositioning and deep-space missions grows.
Company Information
Company
Stellar Alpina
Location
Switzerland
About
Stellar Alpina is a Swiss startup focused on developing rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE), designed to improve in-space mobility and efficiency compared to traditional propulsion systems. Founded by a team of engineers from Switzerland’s Academic Spaceflight Initiative, the company aims to complete a spaceflight-ready RDRE by 2028. Their goal is to conduct frequent engine tests and engage with potential customers to understand their needs in space propulsion.
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SwitzerlandAerospace