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European Launcher Challenge: preselected challengers unveiled (www.esa.int)
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After a thorough evaluation, ESA preselected the proposals of the following Challengers:

  • Isar Aerospace
  • Maiaspace
  • Orbital Express Launch
  • PLD Space
  • Rocket Factory Augsburg
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

As much crap as I give the incumbents, Maia is looking like Europe's best bet at the moment.

It's a bad sign that PLD isn't targeting a Miura Next launch until 2030. Hopefully Miura 5 goes well for them in 2026.