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space2 years ago•3 min saved

PLD Space Makes History with Europe's First Private Rocket Launch

Spanish company PLD Space successfully launched its first suborbital rocket, the Miura 1, from a test site in southwestern Spain. Despite reaching a lower altitude than planned, the company considered the flight a success, stating that all technical objectives related to its performance were achieved. The rocket flew on a suborbital trajectory for 306 seconds before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. PLD Space aims to use Miura 1 as a steppingstone to accelerate the technological advancement of its Miura 5 small launch vehicle, with a projected first launch in 2025.

via SpaceNews|

#european-space-race #miura-1-rocket #pld-space

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Spain's Historic Private Rocket Launch Marks European Space Milestone

Spain's first private rocket, the MIURA1, successfully launched from a military base in Andalusia, reaching an altitude of 46 kilometers before landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The launch is considered a milestone for Spanish research, development, and innovation in space transport. The rocket is a precursor to the MIURA5, a larger mini-launch vehicle designed to place satellites into orbit from 2025. PLD Space, the Spanish company behind the rocket, aims to tap into the growing market for launching micro-satellites into space.

via Phys.org|

#miura1 #pld-space #private-rocket

space2 years ago•1 min saved

PLD Space aborts Spanish rocket launch due to glitch.

Spanish startup PLD Space aborted the test launch of its reusable rocket Miura-1 due to a technical failure. The suborbital test flight would have been the first of its kind in Western Europe. The company hopes to start commercial activity in 2025. The rocket stands as tall as a three-story building and is capable of carrying cargo up to 100 kg or 220 pounds. Europe has experienced setbacks in the space launch business, including Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy and Arianespace's delayed launch of the Ariane 5 rocket.

via DW (English)|

#miura-1 #pld-space #rocket-launch

space2 years ago•8 min saved

Spain's PLD Space to Launch First Private Rocket into Space.

PLD Space is set to launch Spain's first privately developed rocket, the Miura 1, from its launch pad in El Arenosillo, Huelva. The reusable suborbital rocket will carry a microgravity research experiment and additional secret payloads. The company plans to launch Miura 1 twice before moving onto the larger Miura 5 rocket, which is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. PLD Space aims to increase access to space in Europe and start commercial launches in late 2025.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#miura-1 #miura-5 #pld-space