Next Generation
Universal Launch PAD
Specifications
Dimensions:
- 30 m in height, 3 m in diameter, dry mass 15t and 85t at liftoff
Propellants:
- LOX, LCH4, RP-1. Other propellants on demand.
Control command:
- Standard services can be controlled by the OBC or a hypervisor, and by operators.
- Safety ensured by the ground systems.
Multi-launcher,
modular and mobile
Mobile and configurable modules implementing standardised services to launchers. Ground installation boxes that can be transported in containers by land and sea to any authorized location. Core architecture and design allowing minimal adaptation of launcher’s interfaces.
Multi-launcher,
modular and mobile
Mobile and configurable modules implementing standardised services to launchers. Ground installation boxes that can be transported in containers by land and sea to any authorized location. Core architecture and design allowing minimal adaptation of launcher’s interfaces.
Multi-mission
Interoperable ground-based
testing systems
We conduct combined tests, as well as suborbital and orbital flights, both across mainland Europe and at launch bases worldwide, ensuring full compliance with the regulations of the Guiana Space Center.
Clamping system
The clamping system firmly holds the stage to the pad, ensuring that the launcher does not lift off prematurely before reaching nominal thrust.
Designed to withstand extreme loads and vibrations, the clamping systems release simultaneously with precise timing, enabling a controlled and reliable lift-off. It is interchangeable and adaptable to different launchers.
LoxBox & MethaneBox
The LoxBox and MethaneBox enable the delivery of liquid oxygen and methane services to a launcher. These systems are used for filling and emptying tanks, managing pressure, performing cooldown operations, and topping up.
They are also compatible with kerosene and other propellants on demand, depending on customer requirements. Each unit is a turnkey system that includes fluid, mechanical, control-command, and operating software components.
The MethanBox delivers high-purity methane for next-generation launch vehicles. With advanced thermal insulation and automated flow control, it guarantees stable and efficient fueling.
Built for reliability, the system supports reusable rocket operations and reduces turnaround times between launches.
Deflector
The deflector system redirects engine exhaust away from the launch pad, protecting both the rocket structure and ground infrastructure from extreme heat and acoustic loads.
Designed with ablative coatings for thermal protection, it operates in conjunction with our water deluge system, which absorbs sound and dissipates energy.
Mobile platform
The mobile platform serves as a key element for interoperability, enabling the adaptation of specific interfaces and connections between various launchers and the mast.
The launcher is assembled on the platform, which is then transported to the launch pad using a trailer truck for vertical erection.
Once the system is upright, the trailer is removed and the mast is retracted to clear the trajectory during lift-off.
TwinPad
Digital twin integrated
to enhance mission success
The TwinPad combines virtual and real-time operations management for launch complexes, enabling seamless control and monitoring at every stage. It can simulate ground system processes using nearby infrastructure — even if it’s not owned by SpaceDreamS — ensuring full operational flexibility.
