About us
Challenge
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The rise in private small launchers in Europe highlights a critical challenge
99.99 % of launcher lifespan is spent on the ground
With launches representing only a fraction of their total lifespan, ground segment capital and operational expenses become very high
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Solution
A new business model is to be adopted
We offer standardized ground segment services that are sold to launchers instead of investing in and operating their own specific facilities
This shift reduces both capital and operational costs and streamlines testing processes
Credit : RealDream for Spacedreams
How?
Develop and operate a modular and mobile test bench for rocket engines and stages.
This bench can be used by several launchers across various locations and life phases, ensuring a uniform user experience.
This is what we call interoperability.
Technology
Eu-BEST Twin
Digital twin of a test bench allowing virtual commissioning of engine or stage implementation
Syclone x Real-Time
Control-command software allowing supervision, real-time process control and physical hardware
Vision
1.
Infrastructure
200Test/Year
Expected performance
25k€/Test*
*propellants excluded
Target pricing
Please note that these numbers are not final and are subject to change as the project evolves
Up to500kN
Engine thrust
Current hosting site
Lleida - Alguaire Airport
Address:
Carretera de l'Aeroport, s/n, 25125 Alguaire, Lleida, Spain
Credit : Aeroport de Catalunya
First engine to be tested
ARCOS
Type: Aerospike engine
Thrust: 300 kN
Company: PANGEA Aerospace
Test date: 2026
Credit : Pangea Aerospace
The European Bench for Engine and Stage Testing (Eu-BEST) project is a pioneering initiative in space infrastructure testing, selected and funded by Horizon Europe, the European funding program dedicated to research and innovation, for an amount of 5M€.