# PLD Space

Spanish developer of reusable rockets. The suborbital Miura 1 flew successfully in October 2023, and the orbital Miura 5 (about 1 t to low Earth orbit) is preparing for its first flight from Kourou, French Guiana. In 2026 PLD Space raised €288m in its Series C and won €158.9m under ESA's European Launcher Challenge.

## Key facts

- Country: Spain
- Segment: Launch vehicles
- Headquarters: Elche, Spain
- Founded: 2011
- Employees: 500+
- Products: Miura 1, Miura 5, Miura Next
- Website: https://www.pldspace.com
- Status: Private
- Total raised: €488m

## Funding & contracts

| Date | Type | Counterparty | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Equity | Series C — additional close | €108m |  |
| 2026-08-27 | Contract | ESA — European Launcher Challenge | €158.9m |  |
| 2026-04-07 | Contract | European Investment Bank — loan (InvestEU) | €30m |  |
| 2026-03-01 | Equity | Series C | €180m |  |

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Source: SpaceCAPEX — https://www.spacecapex.com/en/companies/pld-space