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...
EREMS has completed a €10 million expansion of its French manufacturing facility, adding new cleanrooms and an automated production line.

French Space Electronics Firm EREMS Completes €10 Million Expansion

EREMS announced on 5 June the inauguration of its revamped Flourens facility in southwestern France following a three-year, €10 million expansion. Founded in 1979, EREMS...
Arianespace has announced that the launch of its most powerful Ariane 6 to date is scheduled for 17 June between 13:53 and 14:22 CET.

Launch of Most Powerful Ariane 6 to Date Set for 17 June

Arianespace has announced that the first Ariane 64 rocket equipped with its upgraded P160C solid-fuel boosters will be launched on 17 June. The rocket...

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