Company

PLD Space

European launch services company trying to differentiate itself by building partial re-usability in from the beginning.

Company Info

Payload Aerospace, S.L.
Founded   
2011
Closed  
Active Business
Privately-Held
Capabilities
Launch Services

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Originally formed in 2011, the company is working on two launchers - one a sounding rocket, the other a more capable orbital launcher, with engines produced in-house. All of its facilities, and its launch site, are based within Spain.

The company first launched its Miura 1 launcher in late 2023.

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