PLD Space

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PLD Space develops advanced space propulsion technologies intended to provide suborbital and orbital commercial launch services. The technologies specialize in the development of rocket propulsion, defense technologies and satellites with a focus on liquid rocket engines, enabling small and reusable launchers in Europe to develop liquid rocket engines.

TypePrivate
Founded2011
HQElche, ESMap
Websitepldspace.com

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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)47(+5%)

Key People/Management at PLD Space

Raúl Torres

Raúl Torres

CEO & Co-Founder
Raúl Verdú

Raúl Verdú

CBDO & Co-Founder
Eleazar González

Eleazar González

CTO, Co-Founder
Juny Crespo

Juny Crespo

COO
Daniele Sefusatti

Daniele Sefusatti

Head of Structures
José Martínez

José Martínez

Head of Facilities
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PLD Space Office Locations

PLD Space has offices in Elche and Caudé
Elche, ES (HQ)
7 Calle Nicolás Copérnico
Caudé , ES
4 Calle Tiro, Teruel Airport
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PLD Space Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2011

PLD Space total Funding

$3.7 m

PLD Space latest funding size

$2.40 m

Time since last funding

2 years ago

PLD Space investors

Caixa Capital Risc, Horizon 2020, Gonzalo de la Peña, CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)
PLD Space's latest funding round in January 2018 was reported to be $2.4 m. In total, PLD Space has raised $3.7 m
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PLD Space News and Updates

November 28, 2018

PLD Space, after ESA input, doubles lift capacity of smallsat launcher

The changes follow a 10-month European Space Agency review that concluded launching up to 300 kilograms to a 500-kilometer orbit on a single rocket would be better than 150 kilograms as originally envisioned. SpaceNews.com

 PLD Space Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was PLD Space founded?

    PLD Space was founded in 2011.

  • Who are PLD Space key executives?

    PLD Space's key executives are Raúl Torres, Raúl Verdú and Eleazar González.

  • How many employees does PLD Space have?

    PLD Space has 47 employees.

  • Who are PLD Space competitors?

    Competitors of PLD Space include Phase Four, Effective Space Solutions and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

  • Where is PLD Space headquarters?

    PLD Space headquarters is located at 7 Calle Nicolás Copérnico, Elche.

  • Where are PLD Space offices?

    PLD Space has offices in Elche and Caudé.

  • How many offices does PLD Space have?

    PLD Space has 2 offices.