Czechia Selects Experiments for Private Astronaut Mission to the ISS
The Czech Ministry of Transport has selected 14 experiments to be conducted by Aleš Svoboda during an Axiom-managed mission to the International Space Station.
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MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine
French launch startup MaiaSpace has selected the Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation to develop the engine that will power its Colibri kick stage.
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Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Test Set for 24 April
The French space agency CNES has announced that the first test firing of the P160C solid-fuel booster is scheduled to take place on 24...
ATMOS Space Cargo Tentatively Declares PHOENIX 1 Flight a Success
German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared the inaugural flight of its PHOENIX 1 re-entry capsule a success, despite not yet...
ATMOS Raises €1M in New Funding as it Prepares for Inaugural Flight
Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo has secured €1 million in new funding as the company prepares for the launch of its re-entry capsule demonstration mission.
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Spain Approves €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellites
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a loan agreement under which national satellite operator Hisdesat will receive €1.011 billion over eight years to develop...
Giant Dome Door Fitted to Europe’s Extremely Large Telescope
Construction of the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of one of the dome’s two...
Poland Green Lights €52M Earth Observation Constellation
The European Space Agency, on behalf of the Polish Government, has awarded a €52 million contract to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch...
Latitude Secures France 2030 Funding to Build Reims Factory
The French government has awarded Latitude funding to support the construction of its new rocket factory in Reims, which is expected to open in...
Italy Moves Ahead With Study for 100-Satellite Constellation
The Italian government has approved Phase 2 of a feasibility study exploring the possibility of the country developing an 100-satellite constellation. While few details...
