<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Five launch startups in Europe are eligible for up to 169 million euros in funding.</li><li>ESA selected Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Orbex.</li><li>These companies will negotiate with European governments for funding before signing binding agreements.</li><li>Criteria for selection included technical and business maturity, sustainability, markets, and compliance.</li></ul>

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