The flight director of the European Space Agency (ESA), Stefano Bianchi, confirmed this Thursday, November 7th, that the Azorean island of Santa Maria will be the landing site for Space Rider’s maiden flight. ESA’s new reusable orbital vehicle, scheduled for launch in 2027, will be a platform for scientific tests and trials in orbit, with … Continue reading ESA has chosen Santa Maria to receive Space Rider’s maiden flight