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Polaris Spaceplanes

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Develops a novel reusable space launch and hypersonic transport system

Bremen, GermanyFounded 2019Space

Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2025

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $0–10M Disclosed equity funding

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About Polaris Spaceplanes

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH is a German aerospace startup specializing in the development of reusable space launch and hypersonic transport systems. The company's flagship product, the Spaceplane Aurora, integrates aircraft and rocket launcher technologies to provide a cost-effective and safe solution for routine access to space. POLARIS serves a diverse range of clients including defense organizations, space agencies, and commercial enterprises. Operating in the aerospace market, the company leverages its deep system design and analysis expertise to offer scalable solutions for various applications such as satellite launches, suborbital science research, human spaceflight, and hypersonic flight. POLARIS generates revenue through private investments, government contracts, and partnerships with industry stakeholders. The company is a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and boasts a team with extensive research and industry experience. Recent milestones include securing contracts with the Bundeswehr and joining the NATO Hypersonics Working Group. POLARIS is currently raising Series A funding to further its mission of revolutionizing space access.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Bremen, Germany
Employees: 86
Open positions: 3
Dealroom signal: 90.6/100
Sub-industry: Vehicle Production
Sector: Space, Spinout, Aviation and Aerospace, Space Tech, Launch Vehicles, Hypersonic Flight, ESA, ESA SME, Spaceplanes and Hypersonic Flight, Space Upstream
Technology: Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SEED✓Equity / VC	Jun 2025	$5.5M	$36M	E2MC Ventures · Capnamic Ventures · Spacewalk VC	↗
ANGEL✓Equity / VC	Sep 2024	$7.8M	$31M	Polaris Space Ventures · Klaus Dienes	↗

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Polaris Spaceplanes website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Polaris Spaceplanes is 7.7K monthly website visits, down 13.5% over the last three months. Polaris Spaceplanes's team grew 53.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits7.7K 3-month web change-13.5% 1-year team growth+53.6%

Monthly website visitsJul 2022–Jul 2026

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Structural Engineer for Mechanisms (m/f/d)Bremen, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Design · Sep 11, 2026 Unsolicited application - AdministrationBremen, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Legal · Sep 11, 2026 Sachbearbeitung Recruitment (m/w/d)Bremen, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Human Resources · Sep 11, 2026 Avionics Embedded Development Engineer (m/f/d)Bremen, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Backend Development · Sep 11, 2026 Head of Avionics Department (m/f/d)Bremen, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Other · Jul 3, 2026

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