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Spain: ESA signs with PLD Space the first major contract of the European Launcher Challenge

Euronews Portugal27 August 2026 at 11:33

The European Space Agency signed the first major contract of the European Launcher Challenge with the Spanish company PLD Space, worth 158.9 million euros, to reinforce the development of the MIURA 5 rocket and its orbital capabilities, marking a significant step for European autonomy in space launches.

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