The Exploration Company
Founded in 2021, The Exploration Company is a Franco-German spacecraft manufacturer focused on making space exploration more accessible through its reusable Nyx spacecraft, enabling collaboration and sustainability in space logistics.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 518
- Headquarters
- GERMANYGERMANY
- CEO
- Hélène Huby
About
The Exploration Company, founded in July 2021, is a Franco-German spacecraft manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing the logistics of space travel through the development of modular and reusable spacecraft, particularly the Nyx capsule. The mission of this innovative company is to democratize access to space and enable collaborative efforts in building a sustainable human presence off-planet. Nyx is engineered to launch from any heavy launcher around the world, providing a flexible and cost-effective solution for transporting cargo to and from various space stations, particularly those in low-Earth orbit. Designed with versatility in mind, the Nyx capsule is modular, utilizing open-source software to interact seamlessly with a range of technologies. This openness facilitates its use across different missions and operational contexts, enhancing the potential for international cooperation in space exploration.