The 1st flight of our technological demonstrator MIURA 1 SN1 will allow us to gather as much data as possible for the validation and design of the technology that will be later transferred to and integrated in MIURA 5.
Additionally, this 1st suborbital flight will permit ZARM to study microgravity conditions through the gathering of valuable data needed for scientific experiments to be carried out in future suborbital flights.
The flight will last 12 minutes, during which microgravity conditions will be experienced from an altitude of 80km, and will reach its peak at an altitude of around 150km. A team from PLD Space will recover the rocket from the Atlantic Ocean once landing has occurred.
Experimental test flight in collaboration with the Centre of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) carrying a payload containing sensors for the collection of data in microgravity conditions.
For 85% of the year, our launch site boasts sunny skies and temperate weather. Thus, launch scrubs and delays due to inclement weather are reduced.
The historic El Arenosillo test range is located near Huelva, in south-west Spain (37°05’59.96” N,06°44’10.63” W). From this base, over 550 sounding rockets have been launched to date. El Arenosillo is owned and managed by INTA (National Space Authority), an institution that belongs to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. It has all the necessary equipment and facilities to support PLD Space commercial launch operations.
Launching services schedule
& pre-reservation
For a nominal flight, the time between the flight ticket procurement and flight is ONE YEAR, as shown in the mission timeline. If a different lead time is required by the user, it is possible to adapt this timeline. If this is the case, please contact PLD Space for further details.
Payload booking request
Flight ticket procurement & mission definition
Payload development
Payload integration & testing
Launch campaign
Flight