Suborbital Flight of PERUN Rocket with Commercial Payloads
In autumn 2025, the suborbital rocket PERUN will lift off from the Central Air Force Range in Ustka, carrying a set of innovative commercial payloads on board. Alongside research experiments, the mission brings together Polish companies and creative brands that demonstrate how space technologies can inspire collaboration between science, business and culture.
Mission Goals and Significance
The mission aims to validate the correct operation of the rocket system, integrate payloads with the launch platform, and conduct research and experiments under the dynamic conditions of launch and suborbital flight.
A launch from a Polish range marks a milestone in the development of national space technologies and the achievement of the first of four milestones within the European Space Agency (ESA) Boost! contract — a program supporting the advancement of European space transportation systems.
PERUN’s mission is more than a technological demonstration — it carries tangible scientific and commercial value. Onboard experiments will make full use of flight conditions, allowing institutions and companies to verify their concepts in a real suborbital environment.
The launch from Ustka will confirm the readiness of the PERUN system and the SpaceForest safety procedures that meet ESA’s strict requirements. The deployment of research payloads marks a historic moment for the Polish space industry.
Main Flight Objectives
- Execution and recovery of scientific experiments under suborbital flight conditions
- Validation of payload integration
- Verification of the Thrust Vector Control system
- Demonstration of the flight termination safety system
- Measurement of physical flight conditions (vibration, acceleration, temperature, pressure)
The launch window is scheduled for autumn 2025, with the Central Air Force Range in Ustka serving as the launch site.
Commercial Payloads – Demonstrating Innovation
Beyond scientific goals, the PERUN mission engages commercial partners eager to test their ideas under suborbital flight conditions and contribute to the visibility of Poland’s growing space ecosystem. Each payload — from biological experiments to cultural and artistic projects — showcases the diversity of applications for space technologies and the creativity of the companies involved.
AleBrowar – Fermentation in Suborbital Conditions
Will yeast survive in space? This question inspired the experiment prepared by AleBrowar, pioneers of Polish craft beer and co-creators of the country’s beer revolution.
Three yeast strains will be sent aboard PERUN:
• for Jopen-style beer,
• for a classic beer,
• and for a non-alcoholic beer
The aim of the experiment is to study how microorganisms react to the extreme conditions of a suborbital flight — such as rapid temperature changes, pressure variations, and exposure to near-space environments.
This project combines scientific curiosity with the boldness that defines AleBrowar, a company that has consistently proven it’s worth reaching for the impossible.
About the Mission Partner
AleBrowar sp. z o.o. are pioneers of the Polish craft beer movement and co-creators of the country’s beer revolution — people who not only wanted change but had the courage to make it happen.
Brześć – Sweet Energy for the Team
Every mission needs fuel — even in the form of sweets.
For years, BRZEŚĆ Sipa sp.k. has supported the SpaceForest team, providing energy in the most delicious way possible. Thanks to their confectionery, the team has powered through many challenges — from demonstration flights to the preparation of the PERUN Mission.
About the Mission Partner
BRZEŚĆ Sipa sp.k. is a family-owned company operating since 1984. It specializes in the production of confectionery and choux-based snacks, manufactured on fully automated lines.
C330 Jedzenie i Picie – Crew and Guest Support
A successful launch requires not only technology but also hospitality.
C330 Food & Drink restaurant will take care of the SpaceForest team and guests on launch day, ensuring energy, comfort, and great atmosphere.
About the Mission Partner
C330 Jedzenie i Picie is an informal, highly rated restaurant known for its modern take on bar cuisine. It’s the perfect place to enjoy one of the best burgers in the region and relax after a day at the beach.
FC Autosystem – Mobile Mission Support
FC Autosystem supports the SpaceForest fleet, ensuring reliable transportation during mission preparations and smooth, safe logistics.
About the Mission Partner
FC Autosystem is a company with many years of experience in the automotive industry, born out of passion for innovation and the need to tailor vehicles to individual needs. It’s a leader in vehicle adaptation solutions for people with disabilities.
Immortal Onion – Polish Music in Suborbital Space
Five albums by Immortal Onion, representatives of Poland’s experimental music scene, will travel aboard PERUN. As the band wrote: “WE’RE GOING TO SPACE 🚀”. Their music will literally fly into space — symbolically carrying Polish art into the suborbital realm.
About the Mission Partner
Immortal Onion is an instrumental trio from Gdańsk, Poland, gaining internationalrecognition with performances in 25 countries across Europe and Asia. Known for blending jazz with electronic music, film scores, and even progressive metal, their sound is energetic, cinematic, and boldly innovative.
Polmuz – Giving Rocket Components a Second Life
Polmuz Drums gives rocket components a second life – transforming used structural elements into unique musical instruments. It’s a perfect example of how innovation and sustainability can resonate together in the rhythm of responsible development.
About the Mission Partner
Polmuz Drums is a legendary brand that produced the first Polish drum sets, known to generations of drummers. Today the company offers high-quality drums, ethnic instruments, cymbals and percussion accessories — on par with the world’s top manufacturers.
Experimental payloads on board the PERUN rocket
The third flight of the PERUN suborbital rocket will carry a diverse set of experimental payloads, developed to test new technologies, materials and measurement systems in real flight conditions. The mission will provide an opportunity for researchers and engineers to verify the performance of their instruments during ascent, microgravity, and descent phases, gathering valuable data for future space applications.
📖 Read more about research payloads carried by PERUN in the previous article Suborbital Flight of the PERUN Rocket with Research Payloads.
Join the PERUN Mission
The autumn mission payload selection is now closed, but preparations for the next flights are already underway.
If you wish to participate in upcoming missions — become a PERUN Mission Partner!
Submit Your Payload
PERUN launches in Poland, Portugal, and Denmark are coming soon! We invite universities, research centers, companies, and startups to submit scientific experiments, technology demonstrators, educational projects, and commercial initiatives.
Become a PERUN Mission Partner!
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