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ESA is conducting final drop tests for the Space Rider to validate its recovery system.

Space ExplorationTechnologyTestingApr 23, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
ESA has released a first look at a full-scale Space Rider model for drop tests to validate its recovery system, planned for later this year at Salto di Quirra in Sardinia, Italy. The posts discuss the development and testing of the Space Rider, highlighting its significance in space exploration and recovery technology.

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ESA is conducting final drop tests for the Space Rider to validate its recovery system.
Parent: Space ExplorationEntity: Space RiderImpact: positiveDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: ESA's drop tests for the Space Rider

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ESA has released a first look at a full-scale Space Rider model that will be used in a final series of drop tests to validate its recovery system. The tests are expected to take place later this year at the Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia, Italy.
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ESA has released a first look at a full-scale Space Rider model that will be used in a final series of drop tests to validate its recovery system. The tests are expected to take place later this year at the Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia, Italy.
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