Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the main headquarters of PLD Space, located in the business park of Torrellano, Elche. This company, a pioneer in the development of reusable rockets in Europe, continues to grow impressively and is establishing itself as a key player in the space industry.
With a workforce that already exceeds 300 employees, PLD Space has ambitious plans in the pipeline for this year, including the manufacture of six 'Miura 5' rockets and 60 engines. The commitment to innovation and aerospace engineering is evident in every corner of its facilities, where talent, technology and a vision of the future are combined.
In addition, Elche is positioning itself as a key hub in the space sector. In October, the city will host a congress of the European Space Agency (ESA), focused on satellite data processing and advanced computing technologies. An event that will bring together experts from around the world and reinforce the region's role in the aerospace field.
We thank PLD Space for opening their doors to us and allowing us to learn first-hand how they are driving the future of space exploration. 🌍✨
📌 More details about PLD Space's expansion in Elche in the Onda Cero news:
🔗 https://www.ondacero.es/emisoras/comunidad-valenciana/elche/noticias/pld-space-elche-alcanza-300-trabajadores-plantilla-proyecta-construir-este-ano-seis-cohetes-miura-5-60-motores_2025021167ab5a9b0b2ad20001ba6b1f.html