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
wide-ranging commercial opportunities
2 Launch
sites
FLEXIBLE
Wide range of available orbits
Reusable
THE FIRST STAGE TO RECOVER AND REUSE
Key Figures
Fairing
4.5 meters long
300 - 500 Kg / 661 - 1100 lb
Nominal Payload
2
STAGES
+
2 KICK STAGE (OPTIONAL)
First stage
20.8 metres long
5 engines
525 kN (@SL (sea level)-105 per engine) total thrust
Lift-off Mass: 45,490 Kg
Second stage
Key figures
9 metres long
1 engine
65 kN (vacuum) total thrust
Other important data
Propellants: LOX / Kerosene
Reusability: First Stage
Frequency: Up to 15 launches / year
Fairing
4.5 metres long
450 Kg / 992 lb
Nominal Payload
2
STAGES
+
KICK STAGE (OPTIONAL)
Second stage
First stage
Other important data
Height > 29,3 m / 96 ft
Key figures
10.94 meters long
1 engine
45 kN (vacuum) total thrust
20.37 meters long
5 engines
525 kN (sea level - 105 kN per engine) total thrust
Lift-off Mass > 45.490 kg / 100.288 lb
Propellants: LOX / Kerosene
Reusability: First Stage
Frequency: Up to 15 launches / year
Diametre 1,8 m/5,9ft
Recovery
system
SEPARATION
IGNITION
SEPARATION
1ST STAGE LIFT OFF
2ND STAGE REIGNITION
ORBIT INJECTION
2ND STAGE DISPOSAL
FAIRING DISPOSAL
1ST STAGE RE-ENTRY AND PARACHUTES OPENING
1ST STAGE SPLASH-DOWN
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.