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Second Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Shape as Spy Satellite Payload Arrives

January 17, 2025

ArianeGroup has shared that the core stage and two boosters for the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket have been assembled on the...

RFA Granted Launch Licence for RFA ONE Debut from SaxaVord

January 16, 2025

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Rocket Factory Augsburg with a vertical launch licence to conduct the inaugural flight of its RFA...

SpaceX Launches Pathfinder for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Constellation

January 15, 2025

The Pathfinder Hawk satellite has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on behalf of the Italian government. It is the first satellite...

ArianeGroup Completes Key Prometheus Hot Fire Test

January 14, 2025

ArianeGroup completed a successful hot fire test of the Prometheus rocket engine in late December 2024. The engine is being developed under a European...

ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract

January 13, 2025

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion stated on 10 January that discussions regarding a launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation must begin...

ESA Set to Sign Major Argonaut Lunar Lander Contract in Q1

January 11, 2025

The European Space Agency expects to award a contract to build the main element of its Argonaut lunar lander in the first quarter of...

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Testing of the P160 solid-fuel booster for Ariane 6 begins in March, a key upgrade for Arianespace to meet Amazon Project Kuiper commitment.

Testing of Key Ariane 6 Upgrade to Begin in March

January 10, 2025

Germany, Italy, and the UK cut their ESA 2025 budget contributions by €430M, while Poland and Switzerland led with the largest increases.

Germany, Italy, and the UK Slash ESA Contributions by €430M

January 9, 2025

Rocket Factory Augsburg is “fully focused” on building a new RFA ONE first stage, aiming to complete its inaugural flight in 2025.

RFA “Fully Focused” on Building New First Stage for 2025 Launch...

January 8, 2025

Airbus has delivered the first units of a key subsystem for NASA's Gateway HALO module, which will be used for integration testing.

Airbus Delivers Key System for NASA’s Gateway Space Station

January 7, 2025

Italy is reportedly negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX to provide secure communications for its armed forces.

Italy Set to Spend €1.5B on Secure Comms Deal with SpaceX

January 6, 2025

The Swedish Armed Forces have tasked SSC with establishing a satellite launch capability at Esrange Space Center.

Swedish Military to Serve as Anchor Customer for Esrange Space Center?

January 4, 2025