https://spacewatch.global/tag/raul-verdu/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:45:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/raul-verdu/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/sateliot-and-pld-space-sign-contract-for-dedicated-launch-of-two-trito-satellites-with-miura-5/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71373 PLD Space and Sateliot have signed a commercial contract for the launch of their first two high-capacity 5G Direct to Device satellites. The agreement covers the launch of two Tritó satellites and their subsequent deployment into low Earth orbit. The flight will take place on a dedicated MIURA 5 mission, scheduled for 2027.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/pld-space-secures-esa-gnc-contract-to-develop-halcon-hybrid-navigation-system/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67800 ESTEC has selected PLD Space for a GNC contract to develop HALCON, a hybrid navigation software for reusable launch vehicles. The HALCON project aims to develop advanced software that combines Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/pld-space-and-d-orbit-sign-launch-agreement-for-equatorial-missions/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64694 PLD Space has signed an agreement with D-Orbit to deploy satellites aboard MIURA 5 to equatorial orbit. Through the agreement, D-Orbit will fly payloads aboard MIURA 5, including its flagship ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/pld-space-unveils-miura-5-miura-next-and-lince/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61561 PLD Space has unveiled its strategic plan at the Beyond_ event, which it held at its new headquarters to mark the first anniversary of the successful MIURA 1 launch. The company also showcased significant progress in the MIURA 5 program, confirming that it is on course to achieve key milestones and begin its launch campaign by the end of 2025.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/pld-space-announces-free-access-to-first-two-miura-5-flights/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55931 PLD Space has presented its MIURA 5 SPARK Program, which will allow educational centers, universities, institutions and companies globally to access the first two MIURA 5 launches free of charge. The Company commits to covering the costs of the mission with the ultimate goal of promoting scientific and technological innovation to improve people's lives from space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/pld-space-announces-expansion-plans-amid-funding-support/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54860 PLD Space has announced that it has attained 120 million euros in funding to date, thus ensuring it can meet its upcoming technological and corporate milestones, culminating in the launch of the MIURA 5 mission at the end of 2025. The Company has received 78 million euros in investment from shareholders who have invested in its technological program and business model. In addition to this sum, there are 42 million euros from the PERTE backed by the Government of Spain for a Spanish space launcher (1.5M€ in July 2023 and 40.5M€ at the end of January 2024).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/pld-space-wins-esa-contract-to-develop-payload-system/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53740 PLD Space has signed a Boost! contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of a payload accommodation system on MIURA 5 that will provide greater flexibility to its customers. The project, in collaboration with OCCAM Space, is worth 1.3 million euros. In addition, it is part of ESA's Boost! program that aims to boost commercial space transportation initiatives and fits with PLD Space's value proposition of offering its customers a customized service capable of adapting to their needs through its orbital launcher MIURA 5.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/space-cafe-radio-miura-1-launch-special-with-raul-verdu/ Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49128 In this  Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global contributor Remco Timmermans spoke with Raúl Verdú, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at PLD Space,  days before the first launch attempt of the MIURA 1 rocket.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/pld-space-prepares-for-launch-of-its-miura-1-micro-rocket/ Thu, 18 May 2023 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48833 PLD Space has successfully completed the hot test of its MIURA 1 micro rocket, as a precursor to its eventual launch, from its launch base in El Arenosillo (Huelva). As a result, PLD Space is optimistic about the final stretch of its first experimental flight MIURA 1 SN1 Test Flight.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/pld-space-presents-launch-facilities-for-miura-5-programme/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48103 PLD Space, a Spanish small satellite space launcher company, announced on the 17th of April that it is making great strides in the development of its MIURA 1 Test Flight 1 campaign. PLD Space held its first Customer Day at its launch centre in El Arenosillo that brought together players in satellite manufacturing and operations, both nationally and internationally. The PLD Space team shared its current roadmap and perspectives to its first customers during this dedicated visit. The customers had the opportunity of visiting the new control centre and launch pad from where PLD Space will perform the next test flight of the MIURA 1 demonstrator over the coming weeks. ]]>