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IN HOURS, NOT MONTHS

ABOUT

Europe’s dense population and challenging weather conditions limit conventional vertical rocket launches. At the same time, geopolitical developments and the rapid growth of the commercial space sector demand faster and more independent access to space.


AirLaunch changes this paradigm. By launching from an aircraft above the weather, satellites can be deployed rapidly, flexibly, and directly from existing airport infrastructure near the customer. This enables efficient, fast, and cost effective access to orbit within hours to days, independent of fixed launch sites and far less affected by weather constraints.

AirLaunch is not just a new launch method.
It is a new level of operational flexibility for Europe’s future in space.

VALKYRIE

Performance


PAYLOAD LEO

150 kg

PAYLOAD SSO

100 kg

Dimensions


LENGTH

12 m

DIAMETER

1.1 m

Propulsion


PROPELLANT

LOX / Propane

COMBUSTION

Electric-Pump-Fed Cycle

Stage 1


REUSABILITY

Fully Reusable

ENGINE

7x Thor

THRUST

120 kN

Stage 2


ENGINE

1x Thor

THRUST

18 kN

STAGE INTEGRATION

Fully Encased

FOUNDERS

KAI HÖFNER

CEO

Flight Systems Engineer

OLE SCHOLZ

CTO

Propulsion Engineer

RAFFAEL ROTH

COO

Industrial Engineer

CAREERS

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Job Applications . . .

Are you looking for an exciting and forward-looking career in the private space industry?

Do you thrive on responsibility and tackle even the toughest challenges independently and with determination?


Then you’ve come to the right place.


Join our team and work on real NewSpace projects in a fast-paced and highly innovative environment. Become part of the next generation of European spaceflight.

Scientific Theses . . .

Would you like to turn your academic work into real aerospace engineering experience?

Are you looking for a Bachelor’s, student research, or Master’s thesis with direct practical relevance?


Then you’ve come to the right place.


Together with experienced mentors, you will work on challenging NewSpace projects and gain valuable hands-on experience for your future career in the space industry.

INVESTORS

Be part of local on-demand space access for a sovereign Europe

We're looking for visionary partners and investors to make European launch capabilities independent and sustainable. 

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CONTACT

GAIA Aerospace GmbH

Rebenring 33

38106 Braunschweig

Germany

info@gaia-aerospace.com