Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace company developing reusable suborbital spaceplanes for commercial human spaceflight, astronaut experiences, and microgravity research. Its air-launch system uses a carrier aircraft to transport a rocket-powered spaceship to altitude before releasing it for a suborbital flight. The company previously operated VSS Unity and is developing its next-generation Delta-class spacecraft, including Spaceship Apeiron, for higher-frequency operations. Its technology combines reusable spacecraft structures, rocket propulsion, flight control systems, and a feathering reentry mechanism to support passenger and research missions.

Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company developing reusable spaceplanes and chemical propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. Its Aurora spaceplane combines rocket propulsion with aircraft-style operations to support frequent suborbital flights, high-altitude research, and technology testing. The company also manufactures non-toxic satellite propulsion systems, including SatDrive and CubeDrive, which allow spacecraft to maneuver, adjust their orbits, and support extended operations in space.