PLD Space

PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company that develops reusable rockets for small and medium-sized satellites. Its website positions the vehicles as efficient, cost-effective and flexible for space missions, and shows work on two launchers, MIURA 1 and the larger MIURA 5, with in-house development and manufacturing of key parts of the vehicle.

MIURA 5 progress

• The company reports validating the MIURA 5 tank pressurisation architecture under nominal propellant flow conditions, covering control avionics, flight software, and pressurisation and venting systems across the stage 1 and stage 2 tanks
• The second stage has begun its qualification campaign, integrating avionics, feed system, reaction control system and the primary and secondary structures, all developed and manufactured in-house
• Next steps named for the second stage are an electromagnetic compatibility test campaign, followed by engine integration and preparation for a static test in Teruel
• A future launchpad for MIURA 5 is under construction at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana

MIURA 1 and funding

The site reports that PLD Space received funding from the Betica Business Expansion Corporation, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, for a project titled MIURA 1 launches at INTA and R&D developments in Andalusia. The project is described as promoting research, technological development and innovation.

Updates

The company publishes regular programme updates, including a MIURA 5 progress update in July 2026, a second quarter 2026 programme update and a fourth quarter 2025 update.

Events

PLD Space is listed as a sponsor of SmallSat Symposium 2027 and SmallSat Europe 2027, and as an exhibitor at Space Tech Expo Europe 2026.

Contact

PLD Space is listed under Space, Manufacturers and is based in Spain.
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