ESA Rockets

Europa built its first rocket in 1960 and since then has been amongst the foremost users of rockets.

Titian Class
The Titian Class of Rockets was introduced in 1960. These rockets were the first to send satellites into space, as part of Europ Space Agency programs. There were 5 built, which operated until 1964.

Buonarroti Class
The Buonarroti Rocket was the second class of rockets created by the ESA. It was introduced in 1968 and has remained in use until 1998.

Da Vinci Class
The Da Vinci Class rocket, introduced in 1964, was the rocket that set Supermarelli and Janus Space Program space ships into outer space, and in 1970 sent the first Europans to the moon. This one was used until 1974 when the Davinci 2 was introduced. Subsequent versions were the Da Vinci 4 (1975-1981), Da Vinci 5 (1983-1989) and Da Vinci 6 (1991-1995).