Callisto reusable launcher demonstrator begins ground tests at Guiana Space Centre

CNES announced the start of ground tests for the Callisto reusable launcher demonstrator, a joint project with Germany and Japan, with first flight preparation beginning in 2027. This marks a concrete step in Europe's reusable launch vehicle development, though the timeline remains distant and the program's ultimate operational impact is uncertain.

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