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SpaceRyde

The Rocket Network: Sustainable & On-Demand Delivery Anywhere in Space

Y CombinatorWinter 2019InactiveIndustrialsAviation and SpaceAir TaxisCommercial Space LaunchHardwareSustainable Tourism

What they do

Problem

Conventional space cargo launches are costly and create harmful atmospheric emissions, limiting sustainable on-demand in-space logistics and services.

Solution

SpaceRyde provides a stratospheric-balloon-assisted, reusable, multi-mission rocket system that delivers cargo to orbit with reduced emissions and then remains in orbit for subsequent tasks like refueling, debris removal, and de-orbiting.

Who it's for

Space operators and organizations needing orbital cargo delivery and in-space services such as refueling and debris removal.

Founders

Sohrab Haghighat
Founder

Sohrab is a 2x YC founder, currently running Hestus, Inc (S24). Prior to that, Sohrab was founder and CEO of SpaceRyde (W19), a space transportation company, and ran the company for 6 years before selling the IP. Before starting SpaceRyde, Sohrab was an early employee of Cruise and ran Planning and Controls Teams. Sohrab holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, has published 13 patents and 23 technical papers.

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