On January 13, 2023, Spaceport Esrange mainland Europes first satellite launch facility will beinaugurated in Sweden.
This marks a critical milestone for the continents space industry.
At first, the spaceport will be used to launch satellites into orbit.
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Spaceport Esrange will also host testing of the ESAsThemisprogram, which is Europes initiative for reusable rocketry.
Themis reusable space launcher will start first-stage tests, seeking to achieve vehicle liftoff and recovery.
Finally, the facility will be used for suborbital test launches of various next-gen rockets.
Thanks to the above, Spaceport Esrange will help establish the continents resilience in space.
As per Gardefjord, it will enable a secure, competitive, and sustainable Europe.
The launch of Spaceport Esrange will also be a huge positive for startups working in this sector.
Not only will there be ample business opportunities, theres also the question of talent.
At the moment, Spaceport Esrange is trying to attract satellite owners and orbital rocket manufacturers for potential partnerships.
The first satellite launch is expected late 2023.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
