What Happened
Italian Aviolancio Program Advances With Successful Trial
Italy has successfully launched a suborbital rocket from a jet trainer as part of its Aviolancio program, coordinated by the National Research Council (CNR). The trial, which demonstrated the launch of a T4i HAX25 sounding rocket, marks a significant step forward in Italy’s plans to develop an airborne satellite launch system. According to Aviation Week, the successful test brings Italy closer to achieving its goal of launching satellites from aircraft.