Themis stands on the launch pad

In brief

• The first model of ESA’s reusable rocket demonstrator Themis is standing on its own legs at its launch pad in Kiruna, Sweden.
• Themis is set to be the first European demonstration of a full-scale vertical take-off and landing rocket element that uses cryogenic propulsion.
• This is the first time the rocket stage demonstrator has had its four legs installed, now the demonstrator is fully assembled.