Themis Flight Model Ready for Launch

ESA's reusable rocket demonstrator, Themis, is undergoing assembly at ArianeGroup's facility in Les Mureaux, France. The rocket, equipped with the Prometheus engine, aims to demonstrate technologies for rocket stage recovery and reuse. The assembly includes installing landing legs, power systems, avionics, and a pressurization system. Themis will be transported to Sweden for its first test flight, marking Europe's initial demonstration of a vertical take-off and landing rocket with cryogenic propulsion.