{"id":67167,"date":"2026-09-10T20:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/?p=67167"},"modified":"2026-09-28T23:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:03:48","slug":"pld-space-announces-the-miura-9-the-first-spanish-reusable-space-rocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/2026\/09\/10\/pld-space-announces-the-miura-9-the-first-spanish-reusable-space-rocket\/","title":{"rendered":"PLD Space announces the Miura 9, the first Spanish reusable space rocket"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Spanish company PLD Space continues to take new steps to extend private enterprise into the realm of the space race in Spain.<\/p>\n

PLD Space shows the QM2 of the Spanish Miura 5 space rocket and its launch site<\/a><\/rel>
\nA visit to PLD Space, creator of the Miura 5, the first two-stage Spanish space rocket<\/a><\/rel><\/p>\n

Earlier today, PLD Space announced the Miura 9<\/a>, an evolution of its Miura 5 space launcher. The major highlight of this new project is that it aims to be Spain's first reusable rocket.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The complete launch vehicle (pictured above) will stand 42 meters tall<\/strong> with a diameter of 3 meters and will consist of two stages. It will be capable of carrying up to 1,500 kg of payload to a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 500 km\u2014a polar orbit commonly used by meteorological and observation satellites.<\/p>\n

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The second stage (pictured above) will be 16.5 meters tall<\/strong> and powered by a TEPREL Vacuum engine. This is where the payload will be housed.<\/p>\n

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The second stage (pictured above) will be the major innovation, as it is reusable.<\/strong> It will stand 25.5 meters tall and be powered by nine TEPREL engines. Much like SpaceX\u2019s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, this stage will return to Earth and land using its engines<\/strong> after the second stage has separated to proceed with placing the payload into orbit.<\/p>\n

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PLD Space has noted<\/a> that the development of the Miura 9 \"falls under the \u20ac158.9 million contract signed with ESA<\/strong> as part of the European Launcher Challenge,\"<\/em> an initiative by the European Space Agency aimed at expanding the range of European launch services. On March 12, ESA had already identified PLD Space's Miura 5 launcher as part of this program.<\/a><\/p>\n

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PLD Space notes that the new Miura 9 launcher <strong>advances reusable technology in Europe and paves the way for faster, more competitive launches with higher frequency<\/strong>. It is a vehicle designed to meet the growing demand for sovereign, dedicated launches of medium-sized satellites and constellations in Europe and worldwide.\"<\/em><\/p>\n

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PLD Space confirmed this afternoon<\/a> that its Miura 5 launch vehicle \"is entering the final system-level validation phase as it moves toward its first demonstration flight from Kourou\"<\/em><\/strong>\u2014home to the ESA rocket launch center in French Guiana. \"We are also unveiling the new specifications for the MIURA 5 Block 1.2\u2014now commercially known as the MIURA 9\u2014which is capable of delivering up to 1,500 kg to orbit. Our action plan is driven by a long-term vision, proprietary technology, and a proven ability to execute<\/strong>.\"<\/em> For now, the Spanish company's outlook is optimistic: PLD Space expects the Miura 9 to be ready before 2028.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Images: PLD Space<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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