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Astroscale has secured a £15 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Project LEDA, an initiative linked to countering threats in orbit.

UK MOD Awards £15 Million Orbital Warfare Project to Astroscale

October 29, 2026

ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft programme has cleared its first major review, with its next expected in October 2027.

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

October 27, 2026

Australia has submitted a counteroffer to ESA for an ISS mission for Katherine Bennell-Pegg, with critics calling the proposed spending "reckless."

Australia Counters ESA’s Offer for Mission to ISS for Bennell-Pegg

October 26, 2026

ESA is uncertain whether it will be able to complete an initial hop test of its Themis reusable rocket demonstrator before the end of 2026.

ESA Director “Not Sure” Themis Will Make Its First Flight in...

October 23, 2026

While revealing new details about the failed Space Rider drop test, ESA said it does not expect the failure to delay the vehicle's development.

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

October 22, 2026

Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Hop Test

September 25, 2026

Omnidea has acquired several Orbex assets and plans to develop PrimeNEO, an evolution of the collapsed UK rocket company’s Prime rocket.

Portugal’s Omnidea Acquires Orbex Assets, Plans PrimeNEO Rocket

October 2, 2026

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

October 22, 2026

ESA has selected Airbus and OHB to lead studies examining the feasibility of a future European-led space station in low Earth orbit.

ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies

September 30, 2026

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UK MOD Awards £15 Million Orbital Warfare Project to Astroscale

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Japanese space technology company Astroscale has officially announced that its UK-based subsidiary has been awarded a £15 million (€17.9 million) Ministry of Defence contract...

UK to Award £25M Space Surveillance Radar Contract in July 2027

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The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is expected to award a £25 million contract for a ground-based space surveillance radar in July 2027. The call,...

ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies

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The European Space Agency has selected consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to carry out parallel studies examining the feasibility of...

European Lunar Rover Secures Spot Aboard Blue Origin Blue Moon Mission

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Belgium’s Space Applications Services has secured a ride for its LUVMI-M rover aboard a Blue Origin Blue Moon Mark 1 lunar lander. The company announced...

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UK MOD Awards £15 Million Orbital Warfare Project to Astroscale

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

Australia Counters ESA’s Offer for Mission to ISS for Bennell-Pegg

ESA Director “Not Sure” Themis Will Make Its First Flight in...

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

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