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A conference paper, “Towards the first European autonomous flight safety system – software and hardware design,” presents the development of a prototype Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS) for European launch vehicles. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.acta…

𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 🚀 Take a glimpse into one of the reusable rocket landing tests performed at the Landing and Mobility Test Facility (LAMA) with the Touchdown Demonstrator. Learn more: salto-project.eu/experimental-i…

💡 The Touchdown demonstrator was built to study how leftover liquid propellant in reusable rockets affects landing stability, focusing on fluid sloshing and fluid-structure interactions.🚀 Learn more about this experimental study and its results: salto-project.eu/experimental-i… @DLR_en

🚀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝-𝐭𝐨-𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. Learn more: salto-project.eu/experimental-i…

Researchers from Deimos Engineering and Systems shared their latest findings at hashtag#FAR2025, exploring the flight dynamics and control strategies for the Themis T3 suborbital demonstrator — a major milestone toward Europe’s first reusable launcher. 📌zenodo.org/records/172001…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: GTD is building an autonomous flight safety system for Europe’s reusable launchers — enabling real-time onboard decisions and paving the way for smarter, lower-cost launches. Full article: salto-project.eu/autonomous-fli…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: @Réaltra Space Systems Engineering’s high-speed, low-distortion camera system. Read the full article for all details: salto-project.eu/a-new-high-spe…

Amorim Cork Solutions is developing a fully bio-based, lightweight TPS for reusable launchers, using cork to withstand extreme launch and re-entry temperatures. A brief look at the challenges of formulating, producing & testing this next-gen solution. 🔗 bit.ly/4rCIPFK

SALTO webinar summary now available! The summary of the SALTO webinar is now online, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the innovations driving the future of European spaceflight. Read the webinar summary and explore the key highlights: salto-project.eu/webinar-avioni…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! Our partner contribution from the FAR conference is now online. Learn more: zenodo.org/records/172002…

We are pleased to announce that the presentation and conference paper from the SALTO project are now accessible following their contribution to the 3rd International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry (FAR). 🚀 zenodo.org/records/171992…

Exciting update from the @projectsalto! 🚀 Our latest conference papers, presentations, articles, and publications are now available on Zenodo. Discover the research outcomes and scientific achievements from our consortium’s collaborative work: zenodo.org/communities/sa…

🚀 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍: 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘! Don’t miss your chance to step behind the scenes of the SALTO project and explore the technologies shaping Europe’s reusable launch systems. Learn more: salto-project.eu/webinar-avioni…

The @projectsalto team visited #EsrangeSpaceCenter, saw the T1H on the launch pad, and aligned on next steps for the Hop Test campaign.

The T1H (Themis-1 Hop) demonstrator now stands tall at Esrange, fully assembled with landing legs for the first time. An important milestone for the EU-funded SALTO project, paving the way for Europe’s reusable launchers. Learn more: salto-project.eu/project-progre…

Credit: Directed by Mathieu Polo and Philippe Sebirot Edited by Manuel Pédoussaut

✨ Throwback to the end of June ✨ That’s when our T1H was being carefully prepared for its big journey from @ArianeGroup premises in France to the Esrange Space Center (Swedish Space Corporation premises) in Kiruna, Sweden 🇸🇪.

🚀 3D experience of @projectsalto hop-test in Esrange Space Center, Kiruna, Sweden. Join the journey: test.salto-project.eu

🚨 Calling students & space fans! Learn how rockets fly, land, and fly again. This 3D tool makes Europe’s reusable rocket’s first stage demonstrator’s journey easy to understand and fun to explore. 💡 Watch here: test.salto-project.eu