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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
technology3D TechnologytechnologyDeep Techsub industryVehicle ProductionsectorAerospacesectorAviation and AerospacesectorSpace TechsectorLaunch VehiclessectorSpace TransportationsectorSpace UpstreamsectorHard TechsectorNIF defense security and resiliencesectorNIF freedom of operations and mobilitysectorDT and LSsectorscience-based

Valuation & funding

Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.) funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VCEquity / VC Jan 2023 $12M $48M Undisclosed
SERIES AEquity / VC Mar 2021 $7.1M $28M Undisclosed
SERIES AEquity / VC Dec 2019 $170K $679K Undisclosed
SERIES AEquity / VC Feb 2018 $0 Undisclosed
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 41
2025 72
2024 55
2023 52
2022 52
2021 29
2020 11
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Growth signals

Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.) website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits3.1K 3-month web change-46.6% 1-year team growth-43.1%
Monthly website visits85 observations · Oct 2017–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Vaya Space(Formerly Rocket Crafters Inc.)'s talent

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Investors

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Global footprint

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