About HyImpulse
Our Vision
HyImpulse aims to make access to space and in-orbit mobility economically and environmentally sustainable and lower the barriers for everyone to use the Low-Earth-Orbit as the industry zone of the 21st century.
Our Mission
HyImpulse's mission is to open access to space by delivering affordable, reliable launch and in-space services. Powered by our safe, low-cost paraffin-based hybrid propulsion, we enable customers to reach any low-Earth orbit and eliminate barriers such as high costs, long waits, and limited availability. By combining launch, satellite-as-a-service, and space-data-as-a-service, HyImpulse is committed to democratizing space and empowering broader use of space-based capabilities.
The Founders
Get to know our Leaders better
Christian earned a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart in 2019 and diploma in 2013. Since 2012 he had been actively involved in developing, building and launching hybrid sounding rockets.
From 2014 to 2018, he has been working at the German Aerospace Center on system analysis of rocket vehicles with a special focus on hybrid rocket systems, sounding rockets, launch vehicles and lunar landers.
In 2018, he co-founded HyImpulse and embraces the role of the CEO leading the start-up to develop a smallsat launch vehicle and get into space!
Mario received his PhD in Aerospace engineering from the University of Stuttgart in 2015 and diploma in 2010.
Since 2010 he has been working at the DLR Institute of Space Propulsion and restarted activities on hybrid rocket propulsion and advanced hybrid rocket fuels.
From 2012 to 2016 he was project manager of the HyEnD hybrid sounding rocket project at the University of Stuttgart. He is pushing HyImpulse's propulsion and rocket development with his long experience in project management, international network, and deep knowledge.
Konstantin earned a diploma in Aerospace engineering from the University of Stuttgart in 2014.
Working on different rocket systems like recovery systems, hybrid propulsion systems, airframes, he has gained a lot of experience in the field of sounding rockets.
Since 2012 he has been actively involved in developing, building and launching hybrid sounding rockets at the University of Stuttgart.
For HyImpulse Konstantin is managing the testing, launch and production operations as COO.
Ulrich earned a diploma in Aerospace engineering from the University of Stuttgart in 2014.
He has been working on hybrid rocket propulsion and rocket lightweight structures since then.
Since 2012 he has been actively involved in developing, building and launching hybrid sounding rockets at the University of Stuttgart.
Ulrich is the CTO of HyImpulse, leading the technical development of our products and services.
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HyImpulse Founders
Our Story
2006
Start of the basic research on a disruptive technology: hybrid rocket engine with paraffin as propellant.
2016
Our successful suborbital flight became student world record for hybrid & liquid rockets, the 1st launch ever made possible with paraffin, using nitrous oxide as oxidizer.
2018
HyImpulse was founded to strengthen Europe’s access to space through independent launch capability.
2024
Suborbital Rocket SR75 successfully launched with 75kN motor based on paraffin and LOX, enabling orbital reach.
Meet the Team
Marc Schwarzbach
Project Manager SL1
What do you do at HyImpulse?
Putting all elements together in a combined plan to achieve our mission. Interacting with all departments to understand their progress and issues.
What do you like most about your job?
Being able to dive into all aspects of developping an orbital class rocket.
Even when building a high level plan of our development is my main task, I like to occasionally use a soldering iron to solve a problem.
Vibha Vasanthakumar
Team Lead - Quality Management
What do you do at HyImpulse?
I establish manufacturing quality systems, engineering processes, and operational frameworks that enable HyImpulse to scale with consistency, quality, and operational excellence. Leading transformational initiatives and embedding engineering rigor into everyday operations are central to my work.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy aligning people, processes, and technology to solve complex challenges. Seeing ideas evolve into sustainable improvements and measurable outcomes is the most rewarding part of my role.
Outside of work, I practice Bharatanatyam and have maintained a daily yoga practice for more than six years.
Vittorio Di Pietrantonio
Launch Licensing Manager
What do you do at HyImpulse?
I make sure the company has all the paperwork in place to be able to launch from anywhere our costumers require us, discussing with the regulators across the globe.
What do you like most about your job?
It gives me a better overview of what we do and give me a first row seat on the HyImpulse impacting various nations space economy.
Even after all these years, regulators still cannot believe we do rockets with Paraffin Wax!
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Sven Schmitz
Industrial Mechanic
What do you do at HyImpulse?
I work as an industrial mechanic in the workshop, where I perform various tasks, such as assembling and manufacturing different rocket components, as well as assisting with the winding of carbon-fiber and fiberglass parts. One of my main responsibilities is the production and casting of paraffin.
What do you like most about your job?
What I like about my job is that I'm involved in every step of the manufacturing process, so that in the end I can witness how something we've created with our own hands becomes a huge success.Being able to dive into all aspects of developping an orbital class rocket.
I am better at remembering faces than names. I am surprisingly good at staying calm in very stressful situations.
Altynay Demeubayeva
Head of Business Development
What do you do at HyImpulse?
I work across BD, commercial strategy, marketing, and partnerships to support HyImpulse’s transition to commercial operations. My role includes identifying new business opportunities, developing proposals and institutional tenders, establishing commercial processes and frameworks, supporting the commercialization of our launch services, and collaborating with customers, institutions, leadership, and engineering to ensure our solutions align with evolving market needs.I establish manufacturing quality systems, engineering processes, and operational frameworks that enable HyImpulse to scale with consistency, quality, and operational excellence. Leading transformational initiatives and embedding engineering rigor into everyday operations are central to my work.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy helping build something from the ground up. Being part of HyImpulse’s journey from technology development to commercial operations means every challenge is an opportunity to create new processes, partnerships, and solutions. What excites me most is helping bring the unique hybrid propulsion technology to market and seeing how it will transform the future of the launch industry.I enjoy aligning people, processes, and technology to solve complex challenges. Seeing ideas evolve into sustainable improvements and measurable outcomes is the most rewarding part of my role.
I enjoy separating genuine innovation from industry buzz.
Dario Senter
Fluid Systems Engineer
What do you do at HyImpulse?
Responsible for the design, analysis and verification of fluid systems for our launch vehicles, ensuring reliable operation from concept to testing.I make sure the company has all the paperwork in place to be able to launch from anywhere our costumers require us, discussing with the regulators across the globe.
What do you like most about your job?
Watching my work evolve from design to successful testing and eventually launch into space — that's what I love most about my job.It gives me a better overview of what we do and give me a first row seat on the HyImpulse impacting various nations space economy.
Engineer by profession, commuter by heart. By now, I could drive the A6 between Mannheim and Neuenstadt with my eyes closed - but I decide not to.
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