Retired· European Space Agency· spaceplane

Space Rider

The Space Rider (Space Reusable Integrated Demonstrator for Europe Return) is an uncrewed orbital lifting body spaceplane developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide affordable and routine access to space.

Specifications

Payload: 600 kg
Height: 8.04 m
Time in flight: Up to two months in LEO
Launch vehicle: Vega-C Block 2

Development of Space Rider is led by the Italian Programme for Reusable In-orbit Demonstrator in Europe (PRIDE programme) in collaboration with ESA, and is the continuation of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) experience, launched on 11 February 2015. Contracts for construction of the vehicle and ground infrastructure were signed in December 2020.

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Jun—NET

Space RiderAvio S.p.A · Vega-C Block 2 · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET Q2 2028

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Retired· European Space Agency· spaceplane

Space Rider

Specifications

Payload: 600 kg
Height: 8.04 m
Time in flight: Up to two months in LEO
Launch vehicle: Vega-C Block 2

Next Missions

Jun—NET

Space RiderAvio S.p.A · Vega-C Block 2 · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET Q2 2028

All 1 upcoming Space Rider launches

Recent Missions

No Launches Listed

We have no launches on record for this spacecraft yet.

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Specifications

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