The upper atmosphere, unlocked.
Our Vision
MKII Aerospace exists to put space within reach of every researcher.
How We're Getting There
We build reusable sounding rockets that give researchers affordable, reliable access to the upper atmosphere.
Access to Flight, Accelerated
Flexible suborbital flight testing engineered to validate technology, advance research, and bridge the gap between concept and space qualification.
Responsive Flight Access
Bypass lengthy integration schedules with flexible launch timing designed to rapidly accelerate Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and flight data collection.
Flexible Payload Integration
Customizable suborbital architecture built to house scientific instruments, advanced sensors, propulsion technologies, CubeSats, and experimental materials.
Full Lifecycle Engineering Support
End-to-end mission partnership spanning payload reviews, flight certification, mission planning, launch execution, recovery operations, and post-flight data analysis.
Turnkey & In-House Rocket Systems
Access to the Goddard Sounding Rocket platform—available both as an all-inclusive launch service and as an in-house system for dedicated organizational flight capabilities.
Multi-Sector Interoperability
Purpose-built to support university space systems programs, commercial tech startups, and government defense testing within a single operational framework.
Affordable Flight Validation
Gather real-world near-space telemetry and prove hardware reliability before committing capital to expensive orbital missions.
Sounding Platforms
Reusable sounding rocket platforms for scientific research and suborbital science missions.
Goddard Sounding Rocket
Our Founders
Built by engineers and innovators with a shared vision for the future of aerospace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MKII Aerospace?
MKII Aerospace is an American aerospace startup that designs, manufactures, and operates reusable sounding rockets for atmospheric research, suborbital science missions, and near-space access.
What products does MKII Aerospace offer?
MKII Aerospace offers the Goddard Sounding Rocket System—a fully reusable sounding rocket with a 150 km apogee, capable of carrying scientific payloads for suborbital research and near-space access.
Who does MKII Aerospace serve?
MKII Aerospace serves universities, government research agencies, defense organizations, and commercial partners who need cost-effective access to suborbital and near-space environments for scientific research, technology validation, and atmospheric sampling.
Where is MKII Aerospace located?
MKII Aerospace is a United States-based aerospace company operating with a remote-first team structure.
Join the Talent Network
We're staying deliberately lean while we build. If you're a hands-on builder who wants real ownership, we'd like to meet you. We bring people in through project-based work and advisory collaborations—and convert to full-time as programs and funding mature.
Remote/on-site depends on role. Project-based + future full-time opportunities.