Stratos spacecraft

Revolutionary Helium-Enhanced Propulsion

Stratos is pioneering next-generation hypersonic flight with our patented helium injection technology. Our AI-optimized combined-cycle engine achieves unprecedented performance through advanced thermal management and thrust augmentation, ready for flight testing in 2026.

Enhanced Specific Impulse

Advanced Thermal Management

IR Signature Reduction

About Stratos

At Stratos, we're building a revolutionary spaceplane that combines the best of aerospace and rocket engineering. Our vehicle leverages a multi-mode propulsion system, enabling efficient atmospheric flight, rapid space access, and reusability—all from a standard runway.

Combined-Cycle Propulsion

Ramjet for subsonic/supersonic speeds, scramjet for hypersonic acceleration, and rocket for orbital insertion.

Horizontal Takeoff & Landing

No need for complex launch infrastructure.

High Flight Cadence

Designed for rapid reusability, cutting per-launch costs.

Versatile Mission Profile

From orbital transport to hypersonic cargo delivery and defense applications.

Our Technology

Pioneering the next generation of space access with our innovative spaceplane technology.

Combined-Cycle Engine

Our revolutionary propulsion system seamlessly transitions between air-breathing and rocket modes, enabling efficient operation from sea level to orbital velocity.

Ramjet Mode

Efficient supersonic propulsion from Mach 3 to Mach 6.

Scramjet Mode

Advanced hypersonic propulsion from Mach 6 to Mach 12.

Technology Comparison

How our spaceplane technology compares to existing launch systems.

Applications

Discover how our spaceplane technology is revolutionizing various industries

Satellite Services

Rapid deployment and maintenance of satellite constellations for communications, Earth observation, and more.

Space Research

Enabling scientific experiments in microgravity environments with frequent access to space.

Space Tourism

Making space travel accessible for private citizens with comfortable and safe suborbital flights.

Cargo Transport

Ultra-fast global delivery for high-priority cargo and time-sensitive materials.

Defense & Security

Supporting national security missions with rapid response capabilities and global reach.

Space Manufacturing

Facilitating production of unique materials and products that benefit from zero-gravity conditions.

Contact Us

Have questions about our technology or interested in partnership opportunities? Get in touch with us.

Send us a message
1400 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103
206-396-6810
contact@stratos.aero