General InformationPLD Space is a Spanish space launch company founded in 2019 with approximately 100-150 employees, developing small-lift launch vehicles called Miura rockets based in Madrid, Spain.
Funding & FinancialsPLD Space has raised approximately €40-50 million in funding, with backing from European investors and venture capital firms focused on space technology.
Leadership & TeamFounded by Raúl Verdú and team of Spanish aerospace engineers with backgrounds in rocket propulsion and space systems from organizations like Airbus and the Spanish aerospace industry.
Recent ActivityPLD Space is advancing toward their first orbital test flight of the Miura 1 rocket in 2024-2025, with continued development of the Miura 5 for commercial small-satellite launch services.