SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace target 2028 for first orbital launch from Sweden's Esrange
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Andrew Jones
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SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace have set a 2028 target for the first orbital launch from Sweden's Esrange Space Center. The announcement follows construction progress at Launch Complex 3C and regulatory milestones. The partnership aims to provide sovereign orbital launch capability for Europe from the Swedish spaceport, with both companies' CEOs highlighting the strategic importance of independent European access to space.
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· 1 pulledCharlotta Sund, CEO SSC Space and Jason Kim, CEO Firefly Aerospace Credit: SSC Space
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