PLD Space is a Spanish launch company that flew the Miura 1 suborbital rocket and is developing the orbital Miura 5. It sits in the Launch segment of the space economy.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Segment | Launch |
| HQ | Spain (Elche) |
| Status | Private |
| Sector | Space economy |
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Flown suborbital heritage (Miura 1)
- Reusability ambitions
- Spain’s leading launch firm
Considerations
- Orbital Miura 5 still to debut
- Capital-intensive ramp
Summary
PLD Space is Spain’s frontrunner in launch, moving from a flown suborbital rocket toward orbital service with Miura 5.