Germany is considering a dedicated launch facility for its armed forces to guarantee access to space for future national security missions.

Germany Considers Dedicated Launch Facility for its Armed Forces

Germany is considering building a dedicated launch facility for its armed forces to ensure military satellites can be deployed without having to compete for...
ESA DG Josef Aschbacher has announced that the Cebreros deep-space ground station in Spain has been cleared to return to service after nearby wildfires.

ESA Ground Station in Spain Cleared to Return to Service After Wildfire Threat

The European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher announced on 26 July that the agency had cleared its Cebreros deep-space ground station in Spain...
ESA has awarded ispace-Europe a €65 million contract to complete development of the MAGPIE lunar rover and deliver it to the Moon in 2029.

ESA Awards ispace €65M Contract to Build and Deliver MAGPIE Rover to the Moon

ESA has awarded a contract to Luxembourg-based ispace-Europe to complete the development of the MAGPIE lunar rover and deliver it to the surface of...
ONERA has selected Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French military and civil space surveillance.

ONERA Selects AMOS to Build French Space Surveillance Telescope

Belgium’s AMOS has been selected by the French aerospace research agency ONERA to build PROVIDENCE, a 2.5-metre ground-based telescope that will provide detailed images...
Poland has finalized a €656.3 million contribution to Europe's IRIS2 constellation, committing to provide 12 satellites and a ground station in Warsaw.

Poland Boosts Its Contribution to Europe’s IRIS2 Constellation to €656M

Poland has formalised its participation in Europe’s IRIS2 secure communications constellation and agreed to increase its contribution by more than €150 million. The additional...

UK Misses Deadline to Award Contract for Space Debris Removal Mission

The UK Space Agency has missed a deadline to award a £75.6 million contract for the country’s first mission to capture and remove dead...
ESA has selected Ariane 6 to launch its Henon CubeSat, which will demonstrate a future solar storm-monitoring capability.

ESA Selects Ariane 6 to Launch Deep Space CubeSat

The European Space Agency has awarded a contract to launch its solar storm-monitoring CubeSat on an Ariane 6 rocket. Scheduled for launch in early 2027,...
SES and Airbus have secured a site in Noordwijk for the EAGLE-1 optical ground station, as the demonstration's space segment faces further launch delays.

SES and Airbus Secure Site for Quantum Communications Ground Station

European satellite operator SES and Airbus have secured a site at the NL Space Campus in Noordwijk for the Eagle-1 optical ground station. The...
Pangea Propulsion has opened a new manufacturing facility near Barcelona as the company begins serial production of its propulsion systems.

Spain’s Pangea Propulsion Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Pangea Propulsion has inaugurated a new 1,000-square-metre manufacturing facility in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona, investing an initial €1 million in its establishment. According...
The Netherlands has formalised the mandate of its new space agency, setting out its objectives, governance structure and funding model.

Netherlands Adopts Mandate for Its New Space Agency

The Netherlands has formalised the mandate of its rebranded space agency, adding the Ministry of Defence to its steering committee for the first time. The...