Spanish launch developer PLD Space plans to produce one MIURA engine every two weeks by end‑2025 as it pushes the MIURA 5 rocket toward an inaugural flight in 2026. The company says the vehicle was developed rapidly, consolidating Europe’s leadership in launch access.
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Manufacturing ramp: PLD’s target of one engine every two weeks by end‑2025 is the production metric required to meet a 2026 MIURA 5 debut and to support repeatable small‑launcher cadence; this mirrors the tight schedules seen with Rocket Lab’s Neutron year‑end 2025 maiden schedule.
Regional capacity: rapid MIURA 5 development increases Europe’s small‑launcher options at a moment when Arianespace has trimmed Ariane 6 near‑term flights, shifting near‑term supply dynamics for institutional and commercial customers.
Test infrastructure & demand: scaling engine production depends on growing European test and manufacturing capability (see MachLab’s new engine test lab) while a rising global launch surge increases pressure on new entrants to deliver reliable cadence.
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