Auriga Space Secures $6M to Revolutionize Launches with Electromagnetic Tracks

Auriga Space Secures $6M to Revolutionize Launches with Electromagnetic Tracks

Auriga Space Electromagnetic Launch Could Reshape Rocket Industry The startup scene is buzzing again, and this time it’s from a launch track — not a launchpad. Auriga Space , a California-based aerospace company, has raised $6 million to power up its bold vision: using electromagnetic launch technology to radically transform how we send payloads into orbit. Traditional rockets burn massive amounts of propellant just escaping Earth’s gravity, with less than 2% of the total mass reaching space. Auriga’s innovative approach replaces the costly first-stage booster with a ground-based electromagnetic system that propels rockets to hypersonic speeds before their engines even fire. This efficient model could dramatically lower costs and increase launch cadence—key concerns for satellite companies, defense applications, and deep space startups alike. Image Credits:Auriga Space How Auriga Space Electromagnetic Launch Systems Work Instead of lifting off vertically like a Falcon 9 or Atlas V, Auriga …