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Business

Open Cosmos Raises €300 Million as Investors Back Europe’s Space Push

September 15, 2026

Launch

Avio Launches Second Successful Vega C Flight of 2026

Technology

Sirius Space Fires Complete STAR-1 Rocket Engine for the First Time

Launch

First HyPrSpace Baguette One Launch Slips to 2027

Launch

Avio Completes Integration of FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

Launch

The newly published UK Space Strategy points to German-built rockets as key to ensuring the country’s access to space.

UK to Leave Launch to “Germany and Other Allies”

September 9, 2026

HyImpulse could attempt the second flight of its SR75 suborbital rocket from SaxaVord as early as 5 October, according to maritime and aviation notices.

HyImpulse Could Attempt Second SR75 Flight as Early as 5 October

September 8, 2026

Isar Aerospace has completed the first successful flight of its Spectrum rocket, deploying five CubeSats into low Earth orbit.

Isar Aerospace Completes First Successful Spectrum Flight

September 6, 2026

Isar Aerospace appears to have scrubbed a planned 4 September launch attempt hours after launch-related road closures went into effect.

Isar Aerospace Calls Off 4 September Spectrum Launch Attempt

September 4, 2026

Isar Aerospace could attempt the second flight of its Spectrum rocket as early as 4 September, according to new maritime safety notices.

Isar Aerospace Could Attempt Second Spectrum Flight as Early as 4...

September 3, 2026

Contracts

The Exploration Company has booked an Ariane 6 launch for its Nyx demonstration mission under ESA’s ALADDIN cargo programme.

The Exploration Company Books Ariane 6 Flight for Nyx Demo Mission

September 10, 2026

SES has awarded OHB a contract worth almost €1 billion to develop and build 18 satellite platforms for the MEO segment of Europe’s IRIS2 constellation.

SES Awards OHB €1 billion for IRIS2 MEO Satellites

August 31, 2026

ESA has awarded €543.6 million in European Launcher Challenge contracts to Isar Aerospace, RFA, and PLD Space.

ESA Awards €544 Million in European Launcher Challenge Contracts

August 27, 2026

ESA has awarded ispace-Europe a €65 million contract to complete development of the MAGPIE lunar rover and deliver it to the Moon in 2029.

ESA Awards ispace €65M Contract to Build and Deliver MAGPIE Rover...

July 24, 2026

ONERA has selected Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French military and civil space surveillance.

ONERA Selects AMOS to Build French Space Surveillance Telescope

July 22, 2026

Business

The Exploration Company has raised $450 million in Series C funding to accelerate development of its Nyx capsule and Storm rocket engine.

The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million in Series C Funding

September 8, 2026

Munich-based space situational awareness startup Project-S has emerged from stealth after announcing a "multi-million-euro" funding round.

German Space Situation Awareness Startup Project-S Emerges from Stealth

September 4, 2026

HyImpulse has added more than €50 million to its Series A funding round as it prepares for upcoming flights of its SR75 and SL1 rockets.

HyImpulse Extends Series A Funding Round by €50 Million

September 2, 2026

PLD Space has added €108 million to its Series C funding round, bringing the total to €288 million as it prepares for the debut of its Miura 5 rocket.

PLD Space Adds €108 million to Series C Funding Round

September 1, 2026

HIE has bought the assets of Sutherland Spaceport Ltd following Orbex’s collapse. The future of the site is not yet known.

Orbex’s Sutherland Spaceport Assets Sold to Scottish Development Agency

August 28, 2026