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France Backs Baguette One Rocket With €35 Million for First Mainland Launch

Featuring a turbo-pump–free hybrid engine that mixes liquid with recycled solid propellants under helium pressure, the launcher cuts costs ahead of a planned orbital microlauncher.

Overview

  • HyPrSpace has secured €35 million in government subsidies with eligibility for up to €400 million more upon successful test flights.
  • Baguette One is set to lift off from a French military base in 2026, marking the inaugural rocket launch from metropolitan France.
  • The reusable suborbital vehicle employs eco-friendly hybrid propulsion and a helium-pressurized chamber to simplify operations.
  • Developers aim to halve microlaunch costs to roughly €20 000 per kilogram, undercutting the €40 000 industry norm.
  • A follow-on variant, Orbital Baguette One, is in development to deliver up to 250 kg into orbit for small-satellite operators.