Space.com
• Josh Dinner
ESA Space Rider advances qualification and testing toward first flight readiness as Dassault VORTEX pursues runway-return reusab
ESA’s Space Rider is progressing through key test and qualification milestones designed to move the reusable spacecraft concept closer to flight readiness. In parallel, Dassault is developing the VORTEX runway-return spaceplane concept for LEO capability, with the effort positioned as an emerging European reusability path pending funding and demonstrations.
