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Aurora Avionics Installs PF1 Computer on DLR’s MAPHEUS Research Rocket Ahead of First Flight Test

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Scotland-based Aurora Avionics has installed its PF1 onboard computer system on DLR’s MAPHEUS suborbital research rocket, marking the first time the avionics platform has flown on the vehicle. The integration prepares the Scottish-German partnership for an initial flight test.

Discovered 2026-09-24T02:16:10.085923-07:00 | 2026-09-24T02:16:10.085923-07:00

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  • The installation moves Aurora Avionics’ PF1 system from development toward an actual suborbital flight test, providing a milestone for its onboard computing technology.
  • The DLR partnership demonstrates cross-border collaboration between a Scottish avionics supplier and a German research-rocket program, with the first flight test now the next key validation point.

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