ESA & Avio Team Up for Reusable Rocket Upper Stage
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Italian rocket company Avio have joined forces to develop a reusable rocket upper stage. The €40 million, two-year contract aims to revolutionise space flight by preventing upper stages from burning up on reentry.
ESA Director Toni Tolker-Nielsen sees this project as a wise investment for both the short and long term. The goal is to prepare for an in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage, which could significantly reduce space debris and lower launch costs.
The collaboration will focus on preliminary design and technologies for both ground and flight segments. The upper stage, resembling SpaceX's Starship megarocket, could potentially be used on future Vega rockets or other European rockets. This project is part of ESA's European Launcher Challenge, which encourages new rocket development.
The ESA and Avio partnership seeks to transform space travel by making rocket upper stages reusable. This innovative approach could decrease space waste and make launches more affordable. The project's success will depend on the successful development and demonstration of this new technology.
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