Polaris Bremen: Space innovation urgently requires new staff

Polaris Bremen: Space innovation urgently requires new staff

The Bremen start-up Polaris has positioned itself with an innovative idea in the space industry. Under the direction of managing director Alexander Kopp, a unique room aircraft is being worked on, which could fundamentally change the way loads are transported into space. The vision of the company, which is not the border through the motto "The sky is not the border, it is located beyond the universe", could have far -reaching consequences for global space.

The advantages of the new spacecraft

A decisive feature of the invention of Polaris is the ability of the room aircraft to start and end up both like an airplane, as well as to be a highly reusable system that can be used up to 200 times. This reusability brings significant cost savings compared to conventional rockets. Kopp emphasizes that the company will be able to start again within 24 hours after a flight, which means that an unexpected flexibility in room transport means.

Test flights and technical innovations

In order to test their technology, Polaris has already developed several smaller prototypes, such as "Mira", which are sent to test flights. These tests are necessary to further develop the system and better understand. Kopp is sure that failed tests are part of the innovation process: "You have to drive things forward aggressively if you want to go forward." The next test phase already provides for the flight of "Mira II", which is to take place in July and represents an extended version of the original prototype.

The location of the space travel

The decision to found the company in Bremen was not coincidental. The city is considered one of the most important locations in the aerospace in Germany. There are more than 140 companies and several institutes from the industry. The high density of specialists is crucial for Kopp: "The most important location question is: where do you get the employees from?" This strategic consideration could strongly support Polaris in future development.

A big step for industry

The plans of Polaris are ambitious. Kopp is striving for the final "Aurora" room aircraft to fly in 2027. This 28 meter long space will be able to transport a ton of orbital payload. In addition, there are already ideas about the next generation of room aircraft that could transport larger loads into the earth orbit. Kopp believes that the market for space transport is currently changing massively and the competition from companies such as Space-X exerts additional pressure.

The market changes

Kopps Vision and the work of Polaris could herald a new era in space. The market has changed significantly in recent years and there is an increased interest in reusable space. Kopp is optimistic and sees the technology of Polaris the potential to revolutionize access to space. "The topic of space aircraft picks up speed again," he says, and places hopes for a successful implementation of his visionary plans.

Alexander Kopp (left) is planning the next phase of space travel with his team. (Photo: © wfb/Jens Lehmkühler )

- Nag