PLD Space begins system-level tests of Miura 5 rocket

Spain's PLD Space has started system-level testing of its Miura 5 orbital rocket and has built its first three vehicles: two qualification units and one flight rocket still being assembled. A fully assembled second stage will undergo a wet dress rehearsal and static fire at the Teruel site ahead of the first demonstration flight planned for the first half of 2027.

• Three Miura 5 vehicles built: two for testing, one for flight
• Second stage to undergo wet dress rehearsal and static fire in Teruel
• First Miura 5 flight planned for the first half of 2027
• Company spent €42.7M with 493 suppliers and raised a €288M Series C