ESA Signs Reusable Upper Stage Demo Deal With Avio

vega rocket

The reusable upper stage technology could feature on future versions of the Vega family of launchers.

Credit: European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) is expanding its efforts to foster reusability in its launch systems, signing an agreement with Avio to work toward an upper stage that could be reused. The €40 million ($47 million), 24-month contract aims to set the stage for a reusable upper stage demonstrator, ESA...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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