An aerospace firm in Lafayette is developing a rocket to revolutionize global deliveries
An aerospace firm based in Lafayette, Colorado, has recently leased land east of Aurora to test its groundbreaking rocket technology. The company, known as Leap, aims to create a rocket capable of delivering goods to any location on the planet within 40 minutes, likening its service to “FedEx, but in space,” according to spokesman Sebastian Grabowski.
Leap’s leased testing grounds at 34495 E. Quincy Ave. in Watkins comprise 5 acres of space, including a concrete pad for rocket testing and a small hangar. The company plans to set up a containerized command center for testing purposes.
Founded in 2022, Leap has spent the past three years developing its first rocket, named Bullfrog, which is set to launch this winter. The 17-foot-tall rocket can carry a small payload, initially consisting of research equipment, and is designed to spend four minutes in space before returning to Earth with a parachute.
If Bullfrog proves successful, Leap’s next project, the 53-foot-tall Bighorn rocket, will aim to achieve full orbital status and begin testing in late 2027.
Leap’s strategic location in Colorado, known for its strong aerospace talent pool, has played a significant role in the company’s growth. With plans to raise additional funding for rocket launches and manufacturing facilities, Leap is paving the way for a new era of space delivery technology.
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