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Miura 1 launch

PLD Space secures $35 million European Investment Bank loan for MIURA 5 launcher

by Emma Gatti April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

MILAN – PLD Space signed a 30 million euro ($35 million) venture debt loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on April 7, a move to support the final development […]

Orbex Prime

Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo

by Jeff Foust March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Miura 1 launch

PLD Space raises $209 million to shift into serial rocket production

by Jason Rainbow March 4, 2026March 6, 2026

Sateliot to launch satellites with PLD Space

by Jeff Foust February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Electron launch of NEONSAT-1A

Launch companies debate how to compete against SpaceX

by Jeff Foust February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Orbex trails other European Launcher Challenge companies as U.K. delays funding decision

by Jeff Foust December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Spectrum liftoff

ESA selects five companies for next phase of launcher competition

by Jeff Foust July 7, 2025July 8, 2025

Miura 5

PLD Space signs agreement to launch from spaceport in Oman

by Jeff Foust February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Miura 5

PLD Space secures loan for Miura 5 launch facility

by Jeff Foust December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

A revised design of the Neutron rocket features larger landing legs optimized for barge landings. Credit: Rocket Lab

Launch companies need to diversify to survive, say industry executives

by Jeff Foust October 23, 2024October 23, 2024