Aerospike rocket engines, known for their unique spiked-nozzle design, are being revived by startups like Pangea Aerospace. Founded in 2018, Pangea announced a €23 million Series A funding round aimed at advancing its 3D-printed aerospike rocket engine technology. With support from industry veterans like Andr–e-Hubert Roussel, Pangea has successfully completed key tests and focuses on developing ARCOS, which is set to be the first flight-ready aerospike engine designed for reusability. Pangea has been innovating in manufacturing and materials science, positioning itself as a leader in future space propulsion technology.
"It's incredibly valuable to have such a figure investing in and advising us as we embark on our next stage of growth," Pangea's CCO and co-founder Xavier Llairó told TNW.
"Strong team, strong technology, building the future of space propulsion," he said.
"We've been silently making breakthroughs in cooling techniques, additive manufacturing, and materials science that are now paying off," said Llairó.
Pangea, which has headquarters in Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, France, is now directing most of its focus towards ARCOS, slated to become the world's first flight-ready aerospike engine.
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