Miura 1
Miura 1 exhibited in Madrid in November 2021 | |
| Function | Sub-orbital reusable launch vehicle |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PLD Space |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Size | |
| Height | 12.7 m (42 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) |
| Mass | 2,550 kg (5,620 lb) |
| Stages | 1 |
| Capacity | |
| Payload to suborbital (150 km) | |
| Mass | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Active |
| Launch sites | El Arenosillo |
| Total launches | 1 |
| Success(es) | 1 |
| Failure(s) | 0 |
| Partial failure(s) | 0 |
| First flight | October 7, 2023 |
| First stage | |
| Powered by | 1 TEPREL-B |
| Maximum thrust | 30.2 kN (6,800 lbf) |
| Burn time | 122 seconds |
| Propellant | liquid oxygen (1,000 L) / kerosene (600 L) |
Miura 1 (previously called Arion 1) is a suborbital recoverable launch vehicle developed by the Spanish company PLD Space. It is the first launch vehicle in Europe that is designed to be recoverable. It was first launched successfully on October 7, 2023, at 00:19 UTC.