Callisto Reusable Demonstrator To Fly In 2026, CNES Says

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PARIS–After a protracted design and development phase, Callisto, a reduced-scale launch vehicle demonstrator for a reusable first stage, is nearing assembly late this year and first tests in 2026, Carine Leveau, director of space transportation at French space agency CNES, said Jan. 21. A joint...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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