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HyImpulse raises EUR 45 million to develop its SL1 orbital rocket

HyImpulse secured EUR 45 million, a EUR 15 million Series A led by Campus Founders Ventures plus EUR 30 million public financing, to develop its SL1 orbital rocket. The German firm aims for a 2027 debut.

Reported Editor-read Tech.eu, 16 October 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that SL1 has flown, reached orbit, or secured a launch contract; the capital funds development towards a targeted debut.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above; read and approved by the editor on 2026-10-13. How the record is made

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