Dassault and OHB join forces on VORTEX-S spaceplane
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Dassault Aviation is partnering with German OHB to develop a reusable space aircraft for the European Space Agency. Named Vortex-S, the project aims to strengthen Europe's space capabilities in the face of US and Chinese competition.
Far from the tensions of the SCAF, Dassault Aviation plays the map of Franco-German reconciliation to conquer the orbit. By joining with the specialist OHB to propose the Vortex-S project to the ESA, the French aircraftman wants to equip Europe with a versatile and sovereign space shuttle. A strategic bet so as not to be distanced by the United States and China.
Dassault Aviation and OHB join forces to revolutionize European space access Dassault Aviation is taking a decisive step in its space strategy by joining forces with the German company OHB to develop the VORTEX-S, a reusable space aircraft for the European Space Agency (ESA). This Franco-German alliance, announced on 11 May 2026, is a perfect example of European technological interdependence in a strategic sector where each partnership counts to…
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Dassault Aviation and OHB Form Partnership to Submit ESA Proposal for ‘VORTEX-S’ Multipurpose Spacecraft
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