Anka Space

Anka Space is developing reusable rocket technology. Its first prototype is Phoenix, a vertical takeoff and landing rocket. The site says the company wants to make space access more affordable and more frequent. The site does not state a head office location.

Mission Phoenix 1 is the first fully reusable prototype rocket from the company. The site gives its height as about 4.5 meters and its diameter as about 0.6 meters. It uses a liquid oxygen based, pressure fed engine. The site says the goal is to validate the propulsion system, avionics, and reusability.

The planned flight has three steps. The rocket takes off vertically. It then hovers for about five seconds using thrust vector control. It then makes a slow descent and touches down on its landing legs. The site sets a goal of a 100 meter altitude flight with full landing recovery.

The site says the company uses Harvard's Reef Makerspace and SEAS Fabrication Lab. It says this lowers prototype costs and speeds up design cycles. The site also says Harvard supplies office space and legal counsel at no cost, and that the company can work at night through a graduate student access card.

The company's stated vision includes access to space for research institutions, commercial companies, and governments. The site says the company plans a modular space station as the ISS retires. It also mentions a long term goal of Mars. The site has a contact form, a careers page, and a sign up for mission updates.