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Themis arrives at the Esrange Space Centre
30 JUN. 2025 publication date 402 Views

Europe’s first reusable rocket main stage demonstrator – Themis – arriving at its launch zone in Esrange Space Centre, Sweden.

Themis encompasses all the elements for a reusable rocket stage. The Themis programme includes developing the flight test model that requires new technologies from European countries such as the vehicle landing legs, grid-fin aerodynamic stabilisers, light-weight fuel tanks, distributed power systems, avionics and reduced-diameter multi-engine bay. New flight algorithms, derived from previous European projects, will be key to make Themis land safely after flight.

Themis was developed as a European Space Agency future launchers preparatory programme with ArianeGroup as prime contractor and multiple European industrial partners. Themis’s first flight campaign is being funded by the European Commission Salto programme.

Credits

ESA/ArianeGroup

License

ESA Standard Licence

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