An aerospace technology firm has secured a £500,000 to further develop its launch guidance systems.

With backing from Kelvin Capital, Gabriel Investments and Scottish Enterprise, Edinburgh-based Aurora Avionics will hire engineers, grow its operations at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and further advance its groundbreaking technology.

The firm is focused on avionics controllers for launch vehicles, rocket engines and general robotics in extreme environments.

Oren Smith-Carpenter, CEO, said: “Our goal is to set a new standard in modular guidance and data-acquisition systems, equipping manufacturers with the most advanced, cost-effective, and versatile avionics solutions on the market.

“This investment allows us to do just that and is a catalyst for transformation, not just for us, but for the entire space sector.

“With this support, we are now in a prime position to accelerate innovation and deliver the next generation of spaceflight technology.”

John McNicol, director of Kelvin Capital said Aurora’s work in avionics technology is pushing the boundaries of spaceflight innovation.

“This investment underscores our commitment to backing high-growth, high-impact companies that are shaping the future.”

This latest round of investment follows an initial £320,000 investment by Gabriel and Scottish Enterprise last year and subsequently the company was selected for Scottish Enterprise’s High Growth Ventures portfolio.