SpinLaunch

About

SpinLaunch is a pioneering aerospace technology company revolutionizing space access through innovative kinetic launch systems. Based in Long Beach, California, with major testing operations in Las Cruces, New Mexico, SpinLaunch has developed groundbreaking mass accelerator technology that offers an alternative to traditional chemical rockets. The company operates from Spaceport America, where it has constructed the world's tallest suborbital accelerator, a 150-foot tower representing a significant manufacturing achievement in aerospace engineering. SpinLaunch specializes in manufacturing and operating large-scale centrifugal launch systems capable of accelerating payloads up to 8,000 kilometers per hour using rotating carbon fiber arms within massive steel vacuum chambers. Their proprietary technology can handle payloads up to 880 pounds while subjecting them to forces up to 10,000 Gs. The company has successfully completed ten flight tests, working with prestigious clients including NASA, Airbus, Cornell University, and various satellite manufacturers. With projected launch costs of $1,250 to $2,500 per kilogram, SpinLaunch offers significant cost reduction compared to traditional launch methods. Their manufacturing capabilities encompass precision engineering, advanced materials fabrication, and complex mechanical systems integration. The company targets commercialization by 2025, positioning itself as a key player in next-generation space launch services and satellite deployment manufacturing.