Infinite Orbits has announced two acquisitions in less than a week, expanding its European footprint just months after securing €40 million in funding.

Infinite Orbits Goes on Spending Spree After Securing €40 Million

In less than a week, Infinite Orbits announced two acquisitions, agreeing to purchase LMO’s Luxembourg-based operations in late February and UK-based Lúnasa Space in...
ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has pushed back the expected launch date for the inaugural flight of its rocket to 2027.

MaiaSpace Pushes Inaugural Launch of Maia Rocket to 2027

During an event at the Guiana Space Centre on 24 February, ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace announced that the inaugural flight of its two-stage Maia rocket...
Shareholder advisers Glass Lewis and ISS issue opposing recommendations on Avio’s proposed bylaw changes ahead of a 3 March Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.

Shareholder Advisory Firms Disagree on Avio Bylaw Amendments

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis has recommended that Avio shareholders vote in favour of a set of proposed bylaw amendments that would reduce the maximum...
ArianeGroup has completed a five-month hot fire test campaign of its Greta rocket engine and secured a new ESA contract to continue development.

ArianeGroup Test Fires Greta Engine and Secures New ESA Contract

ArianeGroup announced on 25 February that it had successfully completed a months-long test campaign of its Greta rocket engine and secured a European Space...
Pulsar Fusion will receive support from the UK Atomic Energy Authority to develop neutron shielding and activation modelling for its Sunbird fusion-powered space tug.

UKAEA to Help Pulsar Fusion with Shielding for Nuclear Propulsion System

UK-based in-orbit propulsion systems provider Pulsar Fusion has announced that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will assist the company with the development of neutron...
OneWeb operator Eutelsat plans to raise €1.5 billion through new bonds to refinance debt and strengthen its balance sheet.

Eutelsat to Raise €1.5 Billion to Refinance its Debt

European satellite operator Eutelsat has announced that it will raise €1.5 billion to refinance existing debt and add cash to the company’s balance sheet. In...
Avio has announced that its $500 million US-based solid rocket motor manufacturing facility will be built in Hurt, Virginia.

Avio to Build $500 Million Facility in Hurt, Virginia

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it will build its new US-based solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia. Subject to approval...
Telespazio Ibérica has been awarded a €20 million contract to develop an Earth observation satellite constellation for the Canary Islands.

Telespazio Awarded €20 Million Contract for Canary Islands Constellation

Telespazio Ibérica, the Spanish subsidiary of the Italian space technology company Telespazio, has been awarded a €20 million contract to develop an Earth observation...
ESA has awarded contracts for a pair of parallel studies focused on developing lunar habitat concepts that could support future operations on the Moon.

ESA Awards Contracts for Lunar Remote Camp Studies

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a pair of contracts for studies focused on lunar habitat concepts that could support future operations on...
The UK has amended its Space Industry Act 2018 to ensure limits are set on how much launch operators are financially liable for if something goes wrong.

The UK Amends Launch Liability Rules as RFA Prepares for Inaugural Flight

An amendment to the United Kingdom’s Space Industry Act will mandate that limits are set on how much launch operators are financially liable for...