Scorpius Space Launch

Scorpius Space Launch, founded in 1999 and based in Torrance, California, specializes in the design, engineering, and production of advanced composite structures for the space industry. The company’s core business centers around all-composite cryogenic pressure vessels, specifically utilizing Type-V tank technology. These unibody structures integrate propellant tanks without requiring traditional support elements, aiming to reduce failure modes for both chemical and electric propulsion systems.

A key technological differentiator for Scorpius is its proprietary Sapphire 77 resin, a cryogenic high-performance matrix used in conjunction with Hexcel carbon fiber to manufacture these Type-V pressure vessels. They also offer the Tridyne High-Performance Pressurization System, which utilizes enriched helium with small quantities of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen. Scorpius emphasizes flexible production runs, capable of fulfilling orders ranging from single prototypes to larger quantities, and provides turn-key assembly services.

While specific mission or customer details are not publicly available, Scorpius positions itself as a provider of innovative, lightweight, and reliable propellant storage solutions for a range of spacecraft and launch vehicle applications. With over 30 years of experience in product development, the company focuses on bringing customer concepts to life through its manufacturing and design capabilities.