Syensqo enters partnership for space launch system development
Syensqo, a global advanced material provider, and Orbex, a leader in private space launch services, signed a strategic collaboration agreement to enhance the development and deployment of next-generation aerospace technologies.
Syensqo and Orbex signed a strategic collaboration agreement to develop next-generation aerospace technologies.
In the collaboration, Syensqo’s advanced adhesive, composite and specialty polymer materials are integrated into Orbex’s launch vehicles to drive advancements in the performance, durability and sustainability of orbital launch systems.
“Our partnership with Syensqo will enable us to develop one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world, offering the small satellite industry flexible, dedicated launches, directly from the UK,” said Phil Chambers, CEO of Orbex.
With Syensqo’s Heanor Application Center and extensive test lab capability, the collaboration will focus on furthering the adoption of advanced materials into the most challenging applications for space launch systems, including weight reduction, thermal resistance and enhanced structural integrity.
“This agreement is more than just a collaboration; it's a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible for space launch technology,” added Marc Doyle, Business Executive Vice-President of Syensqo Composite Materials.
