Dassault Aviation secured French government endorsement for its Vortex-S orbital spaceplane project. President Emmanuel Macron announced the support during the International Space Summit to strengthen European space capabilities.
The Vortex-S is a 10-metric-ton reusable vehicle designed for military and civilian missions. The craft features a 2-metric-ton payload capacity.
This endorsement extends previous funding for a smaller demonstrator model. France expects the commitment to encourage nations like Germany to join the program. Dassault leads the project alongside OHB and other major European aerospace partners.