ESA Concludes Key Testing Phase for Space Rider Service Module - European Spaceflight

ESA Concludes Key Testing Phase for Space Rider Service Module - European Spaceflight

Credit: Avio/ESA The development of the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider vehicle has reached an important milestone, with a key component successfully completing a series of mechanical tests to ensure it can withstand the rigours of a rocket launch. Space Rider consists of two main components: the reusable Re-entry Module and the expandable Service Module. The Service Module, which is being developed by Avio, is essentially a modifie…