European Space Agency
Space Rider
Spaceplane
Retired
Overview
/01The Space Rider (Space Reusable Integrated Demonstrator for Europe Return) is an uncrewed orbital lifting body spaceplane developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide affordable and routine access to space.
Agency
European Space Agency
Type
Spaceplane
Maiden Flight
N/A
Crew Capacity
N/A
Flight Life
Up to two months in LEO
Specifications
/02The spacecraft is designed to conduct missions up to two months long in low Earth orbit with up to 600 kg of cargo.
8.044
Height (m)
—
Diameter (m)
600
Payload Capacity (kg)
600
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/030
Total Launches
0
Successful
0
Failed
0
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings