Prometheus Archives

ESA to seek funding for more Prometheus reusable engines at ministerial

The European Space Agency will ask its 22 member states to fund an additional two to eight Prometheus reusable engines so that the agency can further its development.

by Caleb Henry October 21, 2019January 23, 2023

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Germany begins reusability study to capture rockets in midair and land them with a plane

by Caleb Henry March 21, 2019January 23, 2023

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ArianeGroup supplier GKN to 3D print turbines for reusable Prometheus engines

by Caleb Henry September 4, 2018January 23, 2023

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France, Germany studying reusability with a subscale flyback booster

by Caleb Henry January 8, 2018January 23, 2023

Vulcain 2 engine Ariane 5 Philippe Stroppa / Safran

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ESA kickstarts Prometheus reusable engine with first funding tranche

by Caleb Henry June 22, 2017January 23, 2023

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France’s Prometheus reusable engine becomes ESA project, gets funding boost

by Caleb Henry February 1, 2017January 23, 2023

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