Journey to Launch - Chapter 004 - The Foundation of Flight ...
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History
Orbex timeline
2015
Orbex founded
2016
Seed funding
Opened design facility in Denmark
H2020 SME Instrument Phase 1 award
2017
First engine test
UKSA National Space Technology Avionics award
2018
Series A funding
Awarded UKSA Satellite Launch Programme funding
Awarded UKSA Spaceport funding
Selected as preferred ESA microlauncher project
Signed Deimos as customer and partner
2019
Opened headquarters and production facility in Forres, Scotland
Unveiled world’s largest 3D printed rocket engine
Announced Astrocast as customer
Unveiled Stage 2 rocket prototype
Announced SSTL as customer
Signed new customer In-Space and launch agreements with ISL at Utah Small Sat Conference
1st UK space firm to win H2020 SME Instrument Ph. 2
ESA re-usability contract awarded
New engine testing site opens in Denmark
New carbon fibre production facilities installed
2020
Spaceport planning application submitted
Series B funding
2021
Second production facility opens in Forres
New integrated testing facility opens at Kinloss
2022
Launch licence application submitted
1st launch platform in 50 years delivered to Kinloss testing facility
Orbex Prime rocket revealed
Series C Funding
Orbex to lead construction and operation of Sutherland Spaceport
2023
Groundbreaking at Sutherland Spaceport
Arianespace and Orbex sign MOU to explore possible joint offering for small satellite customers
Orbex awarded £3.3 million in funding from the UKSA as part of the ESA’s “Boost!” initiative
2024
Selected for European Commission and ESA's new Flight Ticket Initiative
Secures patents for Coaxial Rocket Fuel Tanks and 'Petal Fold' Reusable Rocket Technology
£16.7m investment confirmed for rocket 'ramp up' period
Innovation Fund Denmark invest DKK 23 million in Danish design and production of space rockets
Orbex opens London office and expands footprint further in Forres and Copenhagen