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PLD Aerospace Teruel Test Site
EU, Research, Space Companies

PLD Space

PLD Space is a Spanish NewSpace company building the MIURA rockets. It was established in 2011 with the goal of providing the first commercial launch services for Spain and from Spain.

Rocket Factory Augsburg Rocket Engine Firing
EU, Space Companies

Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is a new space company established in 2018. RFA is well funded and aims to beat competitors on cadence and pricing. The company plans to offer payloads of up to 1,300 kg at a cost of $3,000 to $4,000 per kg.

Space Hub Sutherland Viewing Rocket Launch
Launch Site, Space Port

Space Hub Sutherland

The Space Hub Sutherland is a government project by the HIE, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, to develop a launch site in northern Scotland. It is one of two spaceports being developed in Scotland, the other one being SaxaVord Spaceport.

SaxaVord Spaceport with RFA Location
Launch Site, Space Port

SaxaVord Spaceport

SaxaVord Spaceport, located in the Shetland Islands all the way in Northern Scotland, will be the largest orbital spaceport in the UK and possibly in Europe. Founded in 2018 as one of the primary contenders of the UK’s space initiative, SaxaVord is building a massive facility with launch pads for orbital rockets, a satellite tracking station, housing for crew and tourists, and even reviving an old airport.

Isar Aerospace Spectrum Rocket Launch
EU, Research, Space Companies

Isar Aerospace Technologies

Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company that has recently raised 180 million in funding, positioning it as one of Europe’s most well-funded launch startups. The company is currently focused on developing its Spectrum rocket, a two-stage liquid-fuel rocket designed to launch payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms into orbit.

Latitude Zephyr Rocket Takeoff
EU, Space Companies

Latitude

Latitude (formerly Venture Orbital Systems) is a French new space company developing the Zephyr rocket. Latitude wants to compete in the micro launcher market with its Zephyr rocket. Find out more on the history, business, financials and strategy behind Latitude

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