Core Viewpoint - Starfire Space is developing the "Evolution No. 1" electric pump cycle liquid rocket, which aims to be the first of its kind in China, focusing on low-cost, high-reliability, and rapid-response small satellite launch services [1][2]. Group 1: Rocket Development - The "Evolution No. 1" rocket is designed with a launch thrust of 90 tons, utilizing electric pump cycle technology with kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellants [1]. - The first stage of the rocket will employ nine 10-ton electric cycle engines in parallel, achieving a total thrust of 90 tons [1]. - The electric pump cycle technology is expected to significantly improve launch efficiency while maintaining system reliability, potentially lowering launch costs to a more competitive range [1]. Group 2: Market Position and Collaboration - Starfire Space has established cooperation intentions with multiple commercial satellite companies and research institutions, with plans to expand into hypersonic flight tests and biological payload research launches [1]. - The company is positioned to fill a gap in the aerospace information industry in Hefei, being the first local enterprise focused on the research and manufacturing of complete rockets [2]. Group 3: Technical Advantages - The electric pump cycle technology offers advantages such as simplified structure, higher specific impulse, and lower costs compared to traditional gas generator cycle or staged combustion engines [1]. - By replacing traditional turbine pumps with electric pumps, the company aims to reduce fuel consumption rates and significantly lower manufacturing costs [1].

星火空间成立于2024年5月份，专注于电循环液体火箭发动机及运载火箭的研发与制造。其正在研发 的"进化一号"电循环液体运载火箭，火箭起飞推力90吨，是目前国内首款、全球最大规模的电动泵循环 液体火箭，主打低成本、高可靠、快速响应的小型卫星发射服务。 区别于当前主流的燃气发生器循环或补燃循环发动机路线，星火空间选择了系统复杂度相对更低、更易 实现高频次低成本发射的电循环技术路径。该方案尤其适合中小规模卫星组网、补网及科研载荷发射市 场。 本报讯(记者李春莲)近日，商业航天企业合肥星火空间科技有限公司(以下简称"星火空间")完成天使轮 融资，金额达5500万元。本轮融资由锦沙资本、合肥产投资本联合领投，合肥产投科创基金和合肥市天 使投资基金跟投。此前，星火空间已完成超千万元种子轮融资，目前累计融资额近亿元。 锦沙资本总经理、管理合伙人刘尚表示："锦沙资本长期看好中国商业航天的发展并持续投资布局，中 国的火箭市场已经有不少优秀公司实现重大突破，但我们依然看好面向小型星座发射和大型星座补网、 灵活定制化、中小型、低成本火箭的长期巨大机会，星火空间采取差异化竞争策略、技术路线清晰、团 队执行力强，期待其成为中国商业航天 ...