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PLD Space completes structural burst test of MIURA 5's first stage tank

PLD Space said it completed a burst test of the MIURA 5 first stage LOX tank prototype, validating structural performance under cryogenic and extreme pressure conditions. The Spanish company now moves to build a fully integrated qualification model ahead of a 2026 debut.

Reported Editor-read European Spaceflight, 16 September 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish that MIURA 5 has flown or that Spain has reached independent orbital launch capability.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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