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国内首款全碳纤维复合材料火箭企业,完成天使轮融资
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-20 16:38

Core Insights - Microglow Launch has completed several million yuan in angel round financing, focusing on the commercial aerospace sector with a strong team experienced in rocket and missile research [1] - The company has developed a closed-loop capability covering design, materials, manufacturing, and launch, with a focus on carbon fiber technology for rocket construction [1][2] Company Overview - Founded in March 2025, Microglow Launch is led by CEO Gao Huan, an expert in rocket assembly technology [1] - The core team includes national-level researchers and has established partnerships with domestic carbon fiber companies to develop aerospace-grade materials [1][2] Technological Innovations - The WG-1 Microglow-1 medium-sized reusable launch vehicle is the world's first rocket to integrate three core technologies: full-flow staged combustion cycle, carbon fiber composite materials, and liquid oxygen-methane [1] - The use of carbon fiber allows for a 10% increase in payload capacity and a 25% improvement in economic efficiency, with the rocket's carrying coefficient reaching 3.14% [2] Material Advancements - Microglow Launch is the first in China to apply carbon fiber technology extensively in rocket construction, covering 90% of the rocket's structure [2] - The company has successfully manufactured and tested carbon fiber tanks with diameters of 1.4 meters and 3.35 meters, and is working on a 3.8-meter diameter tank [2][3] Weight Reduction and Cost Efficiency - Traditional metal rocket tanks account for 25% of the total weight, while Microglow Launch's innovations reduce tank weight by 40%, significantly lowering launch costs [3] - Each kilogram of weight reduction translates to a cost saving of 750,000 yuan for launching a 500-kilogram satellite [3] Engine Development - The Huaguang-1 engine is the first in China and the third globally to utilize a full-flow staged combustion cycle, achieving over 99% fuel combustion efficiency and enhancing payload capacity by 30% [3] Market Landscape - The Chinese commercial aerospace sector is highly competitive, with 38 companies vying for limited launch orders, leading to aggressive pricing strategies from established players [4] - New entrants like Microglow Launch face significant challenges from traditional aerospace giants and other emerging companies [4]