Meet the Volans
Trusted delivery
With a heritage payload fairing, stage separation devices and low shock, non-pyrotechnic satellite deployment used to assure satellite deployment
Precision orbit ready
Modular avionics system using flight proven components including high accuracy inertial and GNSS sensors and triple redundant flight processors, reducing risk while improving reliability and orbital insertion accuracy
Rapid production
Made from lightweight carbon fibre composite structures produced by fully automated robotic machines, a Volans vehicle structure can be built in several days versus the months taken to produce traditional metal launch vehicles
Built for smallsats
Designed to meet the needs of the global SmallSat market, Volans Light will deliver over 150kg to SSO and more than 220kg to equatorial LEO when launched from ESI's ocean platform
Safe propulsion
Each stage is powered by high performance hybrid rocket motors utilising ESIs proprietary HRF-1AL fuel & RAVEN oxidiser delivery system combined with Chilled Nitrous Oxide. Providing high levels of vehicle control & safety
From the Ocean to Orbit
Named after the star constellation representing a flying fish, the VOLANS is designed to rapidly and reliably deliver your payload from the ocean and into the orbit - when you need it.
The Ultimate Small Launcher
By launching from an ocean platform, ESI will control its cadence and reach all inclinations - at your own schedule
safe
flexible
affordable
Our hybrid propulsion systems employ non-cryogenic oxidiser, proven design and COTS components to deliver cost-effective performance
With a non-toxic oxidiser and non-explosive solid fuel, the Volans is poised to become a green and reliable launch vehicle to suit your needs
