Filings Reveal Avio’s FD1

CagliariEnvironmental filings, not Avio, revealed FD1’s specs.

The €181.6 million, Italy-funded vehicle is Europe’s bid to cut launch costs.

The demonstrator will restart its engine mid-descent, testing the controlled landing reusable rockets require.

Avio has not set a launch date, though it earlier expected a 2026 flight.

Sources: European Spaceflight