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Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.)
Space · Cocoa Beach, United States · Founded 2021
Safe, reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly access to low earth orbit by utilizing 3d printed rocket fuel! MoreLess
Vaya Space is a pioneering company in the aerospace sector, specializing in hybrid rocket engines and small satellite launch services. The company operates primarily in the burgeoning market for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployment. Vaya Space's core technology, the STAR 3D Engine Platform, combines the flexibility of liquid rockets with the strength of solid rockets, resulting in efficient and cost-effective space access. This hybrid propulsion technology allows for mechanically simple designs and innovative production methods, which in turn reduce manufacturing complexity and costs.
Vaya Space serves a diverse range of clients, including commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and research institutions. The company's business model revolves around providing reliable and frequent launch services at competitive prices. Revenue is generated through contracts for satellite launches, partnerships, and collaborations within the space industry.
The company has also been recognized for its contributions to the industry, such as being selected as a GrowFL 11th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Honoree. Additionally, Vaya Space is expanding its service offerings by teaming up with cybersecurity firms to provide comprehensive solutions for the space industry.
Keywords: hybrid rocket engine, small satellite launcher, STAR 3D Engine, low Earth orbit, aerospace, innovative production, cost-effective, reliable, frequent launches, cybersecurity.
Company overview
Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.) company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Cocoa Beach, United States
- Employees
- 41
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 26.9
Valuation & funding
Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.) funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2023 | $12M | $48M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES AEquity / VC | Mar 2021 | $7.1M | $28M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES AEquity / VC | Dec 2019 | $170K | $679K | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2018 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 |
| 2025 | 72 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2020 | 11 |
Growth signals
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Latest recorded traffic for Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.) is 3.1K monthly website visits, down 46.6% over the last three months. Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.)'s team declined 43.1% over the past year.
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