VOLANS
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
FLEXIBLE
Using automated mass production and launching from an ocean platform, ESI will control its cadence and reach all inclinations - at your own schedule
SAFE
With a non-toxic oxidiser and non-explosive solid fuel, the Volans is poised to become a safe, reliable and green launch vehicle to suit your needs
AFFORDABLE
VOLANS uses our unique hybrid propulsion, low cost mass produced composite structures and COTS avionics, to deliver a true cost-effective, high performance launch option
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 ESS' ocean platform
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
SAFE PROPULSION
Each stage is powered by high performance hybrid rocket motors utilising ESS' proprietary HRF-1AL fuel & RAVEN oxidiser delivery system combined with Chilled Nitrous Oxide. Providing high levels of vehicle control & safety
Ready to get into orbit? with the Volans