SpaceForest, a Polish research and technology company based in Gdynia, has signed a landmark contract with EuroSpaceport – a state-of-the-art sea-based spaceport supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). This agreement covers the first international space mission of the Polish suborbital rocket PERUN, scheduled for launch in the second half of 2026 from a sea platform located in the North Sea, off the coast of Denmark.

The 2026 launch will test launch procedures, experiments and bring us closer to full commercialization

PERUN rocket launch will primarily focus on verifying launch procedures under nominal suborbital mission parameters, following international space operation standards. This critical step ensures the rocket system’s performance, paving the way for its certification and commercialization.

Onboard the rocket will be a 50 kg payload of scientific and technological experiments developed by universities, research institutes and commercial partners. The mission will also enable research in microgravity conditions and testing of new technologies in real spaceflight environments.

Additionally, the flight will test the precise thrust vector control (TVC) system, rocket engine, recovery systems, , telecommunication and payload integration infrastructure. Demonstrating a launch from a floating platform presents unique technical and environmental challenges, highlighting SpaceForest’s advanced capabilities.

The collaboration with EuroSpaceport is supported by funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), confirming the project’s feasibility and the strategic importance of the partnership. This funding opens new opportunities for further development of the PERUN rocket and expansion of the Danish sea-based spaceport.

Space Mission Highlights:

Launch window: Second half of 2026
Spaceport: EuroSpaceport
Location: Launch platform in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark
Mission objectives:
- Verify PERUN rocket’s compliance with foreign spaceport launch procedures
- Confirm PERUN rocket operation under nominal suborbital flight parameters
- Demonstrate launch from a floating platform and test thrust vector control (VTC) system
- Conduct scientific research and technological experiments in spaceflight and microgravity conditions

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If you want your payload to fly with us on this or future missions, please contact us! We will discuss the details and reserve space on the PERUN rocket. Let’s talk about PERUN rocket spaceflights and opportunities for microgravity experiments. Our solution is comprehensive and economical — develop your technology and explore space with us!

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EuroSpaceport – the Maritime Gateway to Europe’s Space Future

EuroSpaceport is a state-of-the-art offshore launch facility in the North Sea, offering flexible and safe suborbital and orbital missions. Its strategic location off the Danish coast opens new opportunities for the European space sector and international project.

EuroSpaceport has joined a contract between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Polish company SpaceForest as part of the Boost! programme, supporting the launch of a suborbital rocket from the sea.

SpaceForest — Building Poland’s Access to Space

We are a technologically advanced company based in Gdynia, specializing in microwave electronics, advanced space electronics, radar systems, and rocket technologies. Since 2004, we have been developing innovative solutions for the space and defense sectors, collaborating with organizations such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Polish Space Agency (POLSA).