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Reusable Rocket First Stage Demonstration Planned by ESA

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Tom Patton
Dec 22, 2020
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ESA is taking the first steps towards in-flight demonstrations of a prototype reusable rocket first stage called Themis beginning in 2023.

“Themis will advance key technologies and demonstrate reusability capabilities in Europe. This will create additional options for lowering the cost of access to space and increase Europe’s flexibility to offer a varie…

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