Prometheus reusable rocket engine fires up at improved test bench
The Prometheus firing tests validated both the upgraded test bench and a new way of producing the engine’s combustion chamber.
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How to record rocket emissions
A research aircraft chased a sub-orbital rocket launch in Sweden to see how space agencies can better monitor and understand emissions in our atmosphere.
Major rehearsal takes Themis one step closer to flight
Themis is an ESA rocket prototype – a flagship European demonstrator for low-cost rocket recovery and reuse technologies. Powered by the reusable, liquid oxygen and methane-fuelled engine Prometheus, Themis is ...
2026 second quarter Future Launchers Preparatory Programme highlights
In April, the European Space Agency’s Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) launched a new invitation to tender on Structures, Materials, Mechanisms and Processes for Space Transportation. The initiative is part ...
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Themis arrives at the Esrange Space Centre
Themis arrives at the Esrange Space Centre
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Replay of the Future Space Transportation Spring Session Event - Block 3
Replay of the Future Space Transportation Spring Session Event - Block 2
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Thrust Chamber demonstrator
Prometheus to power future launch vehicles
SABRE-powered launch system beyond 2030
Themis during wet dress rehearsal
Three ARIEL thrusters in a row
Holding Cassandra test panel
Resonance igniter firing
Rendezvous tests in ESA's robotics lab
Miura 1 liftoff
RFA’s Helix 2.0 power pack test fire
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