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DLR plans to purchase 80 Red Kite solid rocket motors from Bayern-Chemie to support future sounding rocket missions.

DLR to Purchase 80 Red Kite Sounding Rocket Motors

November 10, 2026

According to a Norwegian aviation notice, Isar Aerospace could launch its third Spectrum rocket as early as 26 November.

Isar Aerospace Could Launch Third Spectrum Rocket as Early as 26...

November 10, 2026

The UK Government has secured a stake of more than 25% in SaxaVord Spaceport following the completion of a £30 million investment.

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

November 9, 2026

Rocket Factory Augsburg has confirmed that the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord has slipped to 2027.

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

November 9, 2026

Avio has reduced the scope and funding allocated to its STS rocket demonstrator programme following technical challenges and delays.

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

November 6, 2026

Italy to Spend Over $5 Billion to Send Two Astronauts to...

September 23, 2026

Avio CEO Giulio Ranzo says the company is seeing an increase in customers turned away by SpaceX and looking for alternative launch options.

Avio CEO Reports Influx of Customers Turned Away by SpaceX

September 16, 2026

ESA has confirmed delays to the Ariane 6 launch schedule following reports that a turbopump anomaly was discovered during ground testing.

ESA Acknowledges Ariane 6 Delays Following Reports of Turbopump Issue

September 21, 2026

DLR has shipped the nose cone for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator to CNES for integration ahead of the vehicle's initial hop tests in 2027.

Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Hop Test

September 25, 2026

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DLR to Purchase 80 Red Kite Sounding Rocket Motors

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The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is preparing to purchase 80 Red Kite solid rocket motors from German defence company Bayern-Chemie to support future sounding...

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

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Italian rocket manufacturer Avio has scaled back plans to develop two liquid-fuelled rocket demonstrators intended to validate technologies for a future reusable launch vehicle. In...

OHB Awarded €554 Million Contract for Next-Gen Sentinel-3 Satellite

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German satellite manufacturer OHB has secured a €554 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the first Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography...

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

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Canadian space technology company MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antennas for the first 66...

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DLR to Purchase 80 Red Kite Sounding Rocket Motors

Isar Aerospace Could Launch Third Spectrum Rocket as Early as 26...

UK Government Investment Secures More Than 25% Stake in SaxaVord

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

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