2023年1月31日

Unastella、韩国的第一个私人载人航天运载火箭启动,吸引了项目前期的投资55亿韩元(合440万美元)。这项投资是由强大的企业,投资于Karrot市场和101级。韩亚金融集团企业,InterValue伙伴,基础投资,阿斯顿Ventures和韩亚金融证券共同参与。累计投资金额是60亿韩元。Unastella成立于2022年2月,是韩国第一次创业发展私人载人航天运载火箭。成立2022年3月,一个月后,它吸引了蓝色的种子投资合作伙伴,国内加速器(AC)。2022年4月,它被选为“快车道”私人投资导向型技术启动支持计划的技巧(创业孵化器项目)中小企业和创业公司,获得最初的研发成本。Unastella设计和开发它的引擎是基于一个电动马达泵循环发动机系统开发一个运载火箭能够载人航天飞行100公里的高空,提供亚轨道太空旅行服务。特别是,这个月,它成功测试了地面下的燃烧室燃烧性能的发展,证明其技术和发展速度。这是一个成就实现成立后不到一年的时间。 The combustor has a ground thrust of 50 kN (5 tons) and uses kerosene (Jet A-1), the same propellant combination as the Nuri, and liquid oxygen as fuel. In December last year, Unastella signed a technology transfer contract with Korea Aerospace Research Institute for an electric pump for small rocket engines. It was granted two non-exclusive licenses related to electric motor pump engines. Through this investment, Unastella plans to develop core avionics components and launch vehicle structures, including engine upgrades currently under development. Park Jae-hong, CEO of Unastella, said, “I am grateful to the investors who believed in Unastella’s vision and potential and invested in it, even during difficult times, and we aim to complete the ongoing attraction of additional investment. Just as we succeeded in the combustion test faster than the target schedule based on the efficient development philosophy and the team members’ passion, we will continue to achieve Unastella’s unique milestones to develop low-cost, high-efficiency launch vehicles.” Bae Ki-hong, CEO of Strong Ventures, who led the pre-A investment, said, “Sending people into space requires a lot of time and capital, but it must be done in Korea, where space technology is recognized worldwide. We decided to invest because I thought I could play a leading role in creating the industry’s future, and I want to emphasize that this is an important investment for the future of Korea.” Also Read,