Germany’s independent competition authority has approved the creation of a Rheinmetall-OHB joint venture to bid on a military satellite communications contract.

Antitrust Authority Approves Creation of Rheinmetall-OHB Satellite Joint Venture

The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt), Germany's independent competition authority, has approved a new joint venture between Rheinmetall and OHB. In a 16 April announcement,...
NASA has selected a SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch ESA’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover in 2028.

ESA’s Mars Rover to Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy in 2028

NASA has selected a SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover no earlier than late 2028. The US...
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...

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