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Rockets From Spain – PLD Space Blasts Off

November 22, 2024

Crazy, bold, overambitious? Spain's rocket builders are of those – and successful, too.

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Spanien - erste spanische Weltraumrakete
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What does Europe have to offer the space industry? Groundbreaking innovations in Asia and the US—like SpaceX’s reusable rockets—set the bar high. Now, a young Spanish startup is reaching for the stars, offering an exciting alternative!

 

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