Themis reusable launcher first stage prototype conducts a flight chronology rehearsal
On 23 July 2026, the reusable stage demonstrator Themis conducted a flight chronology rehearsal at Esrange Space Center in Sweden.
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Advancing reusable launcher technologies: SALTO Webinar explores Europe’s path towards sustainable space transportation
On 26 June 2026, the Horizon Europe SALTO project consortium will host the webinar “Advancing reusable launcher technologies”
SALTO consortium member Alejandro Saban successfully defends PhD on autonomous flight safety systems for reusable space missions
The SALTO Horizon Europe project congratulates Alejandro Saban, a member of the GTD team and SALTO consortium partner, on successfully obtaining his PhD at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain.
A glimpse into SALTO’s technology maturation activities for the future T3 vehicle
Within the Horizon Europe project SALTO two vehicle demonstrators are investigated and developed: the T1H and the T3 vehicle
Experimental Investigations of Fluid-to-Vehicle Interactions during a Reusable Launcher’s Touchdown Impact
Several programmes are dedicated worldwide to the development of reusable vertical take-off vertical landing (VTVL) launch vehicles.
A New High-Speed, Low-Distortion Camera System
As part of the EU-funded project SALTO, Realtra developed an improved high-speed camera designed to capture structural.
Developing a Bio-Based Thermal Protection System: Amorim Cork Solutions’ Contribution to SALTO
For the past three years, Amorim Cork Solutions team has worked in the innovation and product development department, with a particular focus on aerospace applications.
Advancing Autonomous Flight Safety Systems for Europe’s Reusable Launchers
GTD, a technology company based in Barcelona, has played an important role in the SALTO project through the development of an autonomous flight safety system (AFSS).
Themis rocket demonstrator standing tall at Esrange launch pad
The first model of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) reusable rocket demonstrator Themis has reached an important milestone at the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden.
Experience Europe’s first reusable rocket demonstrator hop test in 3D
The Horizon Europe project SALTO is proud to announce the 3D virtual experience of the Themis hop-test is now available online.
SALTO project prepares for first European hop test attempt as Themis arrives to Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden
Themis, Europe’s first full-scale reusable rocket demonstrator, has arrived at its test site, SSC’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, marking the beginning of the SALTO project’s ground and flight test campaign preparations.
How SALTO advances reusable launcher technology
As part of the SALTO project the future of spaceflight is being reimagined — through careful, calculated steps in Europe's research labs and test facilities.
Esrange Space Center: Europe’s Arctic gateway to space
Tucked deep in the vast, often snow-covered wilderness of Swedish Lapland lies a space center few have heard of—but one that could reshape Europe’s future in space.
A strategic vision for reusability
Europe is making bold strides toward the future of space launch systems. A key challenge in increasing launch flexibility and reducing costs...
Dublin based space company, Réaltra, announces delivery and installation of HD camera and Ethernet network switch on Europe’s first reusable rocket – T1H demonstrator as part of the Horizon Europe project SALTO
Project SALTO consortium partner, Réaltra, delivered two technologies including a HD camera featuring a global shutter and a space-ready Ethernet network switch.
SALTO project webinar unveils blueprint for Europe’s first reusable rocket
On 20 March 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 CET the Horizon Europe project SALTO consortium will host the inaugural webinar.
Themis: Europe’s reusable rocket stage demonstrator passes key integration fit-check
In December 2024, Europe’s groundbreaking reusable rocket first stage, Themis, reached a significant milestone with a successful ‘full fit-check’...
Landing Legs: A MT-Aerospace composite application for Reusable Launcher
MT Aerospace is a leading international aerospace company. More than 500 employeesdevelop, manufacture and test...
Virtual reality applied to design and share concept of launch operations
In the frame of Horizon Europe project SALTO, CNES has experimented the use virtual reality technology for the design, communication and dissemination of the CONOPS (i.e CONcept of OPerationS).
Towards the first European Autonomous Flight Safety System – Software and Hardware Design
Business models for new launch vehicle and launch base operators place aggressive requirements of cost..