Miura 1 | SN1 Test Flight
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Oct. 7, 2023, midnight - Oct. 7, 2023, 8 a.m.
Oct. 7, 2023, midnight - Oct. 7, 2023, 8 a.m.
The first flight of PLD Space's MIURA 1 SN1 technology demonstrator allows the collection of as much data as possible for the validation and design of the technology to be transferred and integrated into MIURA 5. In addition, this first suborbital flight allows ZARM Research Institution to study microgravity conditions, gathering information necessary for scientific experiments in future suborbital flights. Finally, a PLD Space team shall pick up the rocket in the Atlantic Ocean once splashdown is completed.
Successful test flight of Miura 1
Liftoff.
Go for launch.
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Holding
MIURA 1 is a single stage launch vehicle powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. The vehicle is designed, integrated and operated by PLD Space.
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