Latitude has quietly removed the Zephyr name from its website, raising questions over a possible trademark conflict.

Latitude Ditches the Name Zephyr for Its Two-Stage Rocket

French launch startup Latitude has removed all mentions of the Zephyr name from its website, now referring to its rocket simply as "Our Launcher". The...
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano's experience as a test pilot was a decisive factor in his selection for the Artemis III crew.

Italy Skips Crew Allocation Queue Thanks to Astronaut’s Test Pilot Experience

The European Space Agency’s decision to assign Luca Parmitano to its first Artemis crew slot marked a departure from a November 2025 announcement that...
ESA has awarded Thales Alenia Space an initial €700 million contract to build two Sentinel-1 Next Generation satellites.

ESA Awards Initial €700M Contract for Next-Gen Sentinel-1 Satellites

The European Space Agency has awarded Thales Alenia Space in Italy a contract to build two identical Sentinel-1 Next Generation satellites. The contract represents...
ICEYE has raised €450 million in new funding as part of a €1 billion transaction, pushing the company’s valuation above €10 billion.

ICEYE’s Bet Pays Off with €10 Billion Valuation

Finnish SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE has closed a €450 million Series F funding round to support its continued global expansion. Including a secondary share...
Isar Aerospace has secured €270 million in Series D funding as it prepares for Spectrum’s second launch attempt between 15 and 21 June.

Isar Aerospace Announces New Launch Date Alongside Series D Funding

German launch startup Isar Aerospace announced on 9 June that it had closed a €270 million Series D to “drive global scaling and ramp...

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