Latitude (formerly Venture Orbital Systems) is a French rocket manufacturing company developing the Zephyr rocket. Its first flight is scheduled for the year 2026. [1]
Latitude (formerly Venture Orbital Systems) is a French rocket manufacturing company developing the Zephyr rocket. Its first flight is scheduled for the year 2026. [1]
The first variant of the Zephyr rocket will be capable of delivering 100 kg to Low Earth orbit (LEO). A second variant, expected in 2028, will carry up to 200 kg to LEO. The performance increase will primarily be achieved by engine upgrades. [2]
The company was founded in 2020 and is located in Reims. It inaugurated its micro-launcher factory in Reims on 19 October 2021. [3] In June 2022, it had closed a €10 million Series A funding. [4] In January 2024, the company has raised $30 million for producing its rockets. [5] [6] In June 2024, Latitude has been awarded €15 million by the French government. [7] In 2025, the company has committed €8 million to developing its section of a new commercial launch facility at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana [8] and signed a deal to expand into a larger factory. [9] [10]
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