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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

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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.

Want to learn more?

Explore the different phases and key milestones of the Eu-BEST project to see how we are making progress towards our goals.

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

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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€.

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