Space · launch vehicle
Europa II
ELDO
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
1
Success rate
0%
0 ok · 1 failed
Payload to LEO
1,160 kg
Payload to GTO
360 kg
Manufacturer
European Launcher Development OrganisationStatus
RetiredFirst flight
05 Nov 1971Reusable
NoHeight
31.7 mDiameter
3.05 mLaunch mass
111 tLiftoff thrust
1,512 kNStages
4Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
The Europa rocket was an early expendable launch system of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO), which was the precursor to the European Space Agency (ESA). It was developed with the aim to delivering space access technology, and more specifically to facilitate the deployment of European-wide telecommunication and meteorological satellites into orbit.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026