The testing involved a body flap being subjected to a high-velocity impact and then severe thermal and structural resistance.

CIRA Tests Space Rider Reentry Performance with Damaged Heat Shield

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed key testing of the thermal protection system for the European Space Agency’s Space Rider spacecraft, showing...
Sweden has signed an agreement with the FAA to coordinate on licensing of US rocket launches from Esrange.

Swedish Space Agency Signs Agreement with FAA on Launch Licensing

The Swedish National Space Agency has signed an agreement with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to cooperate on the licensing of US rocket...
ESA has released new details on its Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator project, outlining its scope and budget, and identifying Ariane 6 as a baseline launch vehicle.

ESA Publishes New Details on Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator

The European Space Agency has opened its call for proposals to develop a crew launch abort demonstrator, a project first announced on 28 November...
ESA has disclosed that it cost €82 million to launch the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket in November 2025.

ESA Spent €82 Million to Launch Sentinel-1D Satellite on Ariane 6

The European Space Agency has disclosed that launching the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket in November 2025 cost €82,070,773. As part...
PLD Space has secured a €30 million European Investment Bank loan to complete the development of its MIURA 5 rocket.

PLD Space Secures €30 Million European Investment Bank Loan

Spanish launch services provider PLD Space has secured a €30 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), a month after closing a €180...

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