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Europe\u2019s first reusable rocket main stage demonstrator \u2013 Themis \u2013 being transported to its launch pad at\u00a0Esrange Space Centre, Sweden.<\/p>\n
Themis encompasses all the elements for a reusable rocket stage. The Themis programme includes developing the flight test model that requires new technologies from European countries such as the vehicle landing legs, grid-fin aerodynamic stabilisers, light-weight fuel tanks, distributed power systems, avionics and reduced-diameter multi-engine bay.\u00a0 New flight algorithms, derived from previous European projects, will be key to make Themis land safely after flight.<\/p>\n
Themis was developed as a European Space Agency\u00a0future launchers preparatory programme with\u00a0ArianeGroup\u00a0as prime contractor and multiple European industrial partners. Themis\u2019s first flight campaign is being funded by the\u00a0European Commission Salto programme.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n