Technology

The space industry is changing fast. Two major trends are shaping its future:

‍First, launch is no longer just for national governments. Private companies like SpaceX have dramatically lowered the cost of reaching orbit. Now, countries around the world are racing to build their own rockets, recognizing space access as a strategic priority. The demand for safe, fast, and affordable launch has never been higher.

But there’s a problem: rocket engines are still risky and outdated. Most use either solid fuel, which can explode if triggered accidentally, or complex liquid systems that are expensive, heavy, and prone to leaks and combustion. These legacy engines still suffer regular failures.

Second, the cost of launching satellites has dropped—and launches have skyrocketed. Tens of thousands of satellites are planned over the coming decade. Each one needs propulsion to get to its correct orbit, stay there, avoid space debris, and safely deorbit. Electric propulsion is efficient, but far too slow for many real-world needs.

Chemical propulsion is still essential for speed, responsiveness, and control. But here too, current systems have big problems. Most use dangerous toxic fuel or bulky, complex liquid bipropellant systems that drive up cost and size.

At the core of Letara’s propulsion innovation is Camui rocket engine technology, a patented grain design that maximizes combustion efficiency in hybrid rocket engines. By leveraging alternating fuel segments and oxidizer ports, this patent enables stable thrust, improved scalability, and enhanced safety which make it ideal for both atmospheric and in-space applications.