Key facts
- PLD Space is investing €35m in a launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou.
- PLD Space is the first private operator to commit capital at this scale to the Guiana Space Centre.
- The company plans its first MIURA 5 flight for 2026.
PLD Space's increased investment in its Kourou launch complex signifies a growing private sector involvement in space launch capabilities. The Guiana Space Centre has historically been a key European launch site, and PLD Space's commitment highlights the increasing competition and development in the commercial space launch industry.