Skovlene

Skovlene, also known as the Copenhagen Suborbitals, is a Danish aerospace project founded in 2008 by a group of amateur rocket enthusiasts. The project's primary goal is to promote space exploration and education by designing, building, and launching amateur-built spacecraft. Skovlene aims to achieve suborbital spaceflight, which involves reaching an altitude of at least 100 kilometers (62 miles) above the Earth's surface. The project has gained international attention for its ambitious and innovative approach to space exploration, as well as its commitment to open-source design and collaboration.

The Skovlene team consists of volunteers from various backgrounds, including engineering, physics, and computer science. The project's headquarters is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it operates under the non-profit organization Copenhagen Suborbitals ApS. Skovlene's spacecraft are designed and built using a combination of off-the-shelf components and custom-built parts, with a strong emphasis on cost-effectiveness and simplicity.

To date, Skovlene has completed several successful test flights, including the HEAT-1X and HEAT-2X flights, which reached altitudes of approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) and 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles), respectively. The project's most ambitious endeavor is the Tycho Brahe mission, which aims to launch a human-occupied spacecraft to an altitude of at least 100 kilometers. The Tycho Brahe mission is scheduled to take place in 2023, pending regulatory approval and funding.

Skovlene's work has been recognized by various organizations, including the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Union. The project has also received support from private donors and sponsors, as well as partnerships with other aerospace organizations and educational institutions. Skovlene's commitment to open-source design and collaboration has inspired a new generation of space enthusiasts and has contributed to the advancement of amateur space exploration.