MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine

French launch startup MaiaSpace has selected the Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation to develop the engine that will power its Colibri kick stage. Founded...

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Test Set for 24 April

The French space agency CNES has announced that the first test firing of the P160C solid-fuel booster is scheduled to take place on 24...

ATMOS Space Cargo Tentatively Declares PHOENIX 1 Flight a Success

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared the inaugural flight of its PHOENIX 1 re-entry capsule a success, despite not yet...

ATMOS Raises €1M in New Funding as it Prepares for Inaugural Flight

Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo has secured €1 million in new funding as the company prepares for the launch of its re-entry capsule demonstration mission. Founded...

Spain Approves €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellites

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a loan agreement under which national satellite operator Hisdesat will receive €1.011 billion over eight years to develop...

Giant Dome Door Fitted to Europe’s Extremely Large Telescope

Construction of the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of one of the dome’s two...

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Poland has awarded a €52 million contract to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch of its CAMILA Earth observation satellite constellation.

Poland Green Lights €52M Earth Observation Constellation

The European Space Agency, on behalf of the Polish Government, has awarded a €52 million contract to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch...
Latitude has secured France 2030 funding to support construction of its new Reims rocket factory, increasing Zephyr production capacity to 50 rockets per year.

Latitude Secures France 2030 Funding to Build Reims Factory

The French government has awarded Latitude funding to support the construction of its new rocket factory in Reims, which is expected to open in...
Italy Moves Ahead With Study for 100-Satellite constellation.

Italy Moves Ahead With Study for 100-Satellite Constellation

The Italian government has approved Phase 2 of a feasibility study exploring the possibility of the country developing an 100-satellite constellation. While few details...
ESA has awarded ALTEC a €61 million contract for training, logistics, and operations support across the agency’s ISS and Gateway programmes.

ALTEC Receives €61M Contract to Support ESA Space Station Activities

The European Space Agency has awarded Italy's ALTEC a €61 million contract to provide training, logistics, and operations support services for the International Space...
Avio and ESA teams have successfully validated that a key element of Space Rider’s Service Module can withstand the stresses of a rocket launch.

ESA Concludes Key Testing Phase for Space Rider Service Module

The development of the European Space Agency's reusable Space Rider vehicle has reached an important milestone, with a key component successfully completing a series...
A consortium that includes Pangea Aerospace has received €7.27 million in funding to complete the development of its ARCOS aerospike engine.

Pangea Aerospace Secures €7.27M to Develop its Aerospike Engine

A consortium that includes Pangea Aerospace has secured €7.27 million in funding from the Spanish government to complete the development of its ARCOS aerospike...

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