PLD Space
Meet
MIURA 5
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M5 is a reusable orbital microlauncher, privately developed and designed by PLD Space. This vehicle is dedicated to small satellites, ranging from CubeSats to Class 1 payloads (450 kg).
MIURA
15 missions / year
2 Launch
FLEXIBLE
Reusable
Key Figures
4.5 meters long
300 - 500 Kg / 661 - 1100 lb
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20.8 metres long
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5 engines
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525 kN (@SL (sea level)-105 per engine) total thrust
Lift-off Mass: 45,490 Kg
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9 metres long
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1 engine
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65 kN (vacuum) total thrust
Other important data
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Propellants: LOX / Kerosene
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Reusability: First Stage
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Frequency: Up to 15 launches / year
Height > 34 m / 112,9 ft
Diametre 2 m / 6,6 ft
Recovery
system
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SEPARATION
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IGNITION
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SEPARATION
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1ST STAGE
LIFT OFF
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2ND STAGE REIGNITION
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ORBIT INJECTION
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2ND STAGE DISPOSAL
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FAIRING DISPOSAL
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1ST STAGE
RE-ENTRY
AND PARACHUTES OPENING -
1ST STAGE SPLASH-DOWN
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1ST STAGE RECOVERY
Launch from the European space port in Kourou
Dedicated Launch
Single satellite payload.
Piggyback Launch
One main satellite and multiple secondary satellites.
Rideshare Launch
Multiple satellites share equal payload space.
Kick-Stage
An optional extra for all launch options.
Technical
Information
MIURA 5 Payload User Guide
Financing has been received from Corporación Bética de Expansión Empresarial FCR, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, FEDER, for the realization of the project "Launches of MIURA 1 at INTA and I+D+i developments in Andalusia" with the aim of promoting technological development, innovation and quality research.
MIURA 1 launches at INTA and I+D+I development in Andalusia
Promote research, technological development and innovation
