ESA selects 5 rocket companies for European Launcher Challenge Germany's Isar and RFA, France's Maiaspace, Spain's PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA's €169 million launcher initiative. Astrobitica July 21, 2025 (Last updated: July 21, 2025) 1 minute read Germany’s Isar and RFA, France’s Maiaspace, Spain’s PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA’s €169 million launcher initiative. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Water tornado in the laboratory: A simple experiment simulates planet formationNext: Space Force rehearses mobilization of private satellite assets during orbital emergencies