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Airbus Ships First Lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2

Airbus Netherlands has delivered the first lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 as part of the rocket's Block 2 upgrades. In a 21 October...
ESA has confirmed that a full-scale Space Rider test model was lost following a parafoil deployment anomaly during a drop test earlier this month.

Space Rider Test Model Lost Following Failed Drop Test

A full-scale drop test of the European Space Agency’s Space Rider spaceplane ended abruptly after the test model’s parafoil failed to deploy as expected....
French MPs have proposed a symbolic €1 budget line for Dassault's VORTEX spaceplane programme to press the government to clarify how it plans to fund the project.

French MPs propose symbolic €1 budget line for VORTEX spaceplane

French lawmakers have proposed allocating a symbolic €1 for Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane programme in an effort to compel the government to clarify its...
Polish minister warns that US political and budgetary uncertainty complicates the country's ability to make long-term commitments to NASA's Artemis programme.

US political uncertainty complicates long-term Artemis commitments, Polish minister says

Political and budgetary uncertainty in the United States poses a risk to long-term planning for space exploration programmes, according to a Polish government minister. In...
The UK Space Agency plans to award a £25 million space surveillance radar contract in July 2027 following several revisions to its procurement process.

UK to Award £25M Space Surveillance Radar Contract in July 2027

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is expected to award a £25 million contract for a ground-based space surveillance radar in July 2027. The call,...
Following reports that ArianeGroup has resolved a turbopump anomaly, Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 flight is set for 23 November.

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 launch will take place no earlier than 23 November, marking the rocket's return to flight after...
Spain has approved Hisdesat's request to bring forward €65.8 million in funding for the country's PAZ 2 spy satellite programme.

Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding

The Spanish government has approved a request from satellite operator Hisdesat to bring forward €65.8 million of a €1 billion loan for the PAZ...
In its newly released 2027 budget proposal, Norway has detailed how it plans to fund the construction of a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport. Do you like this personality?

Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad

The Norwegian government has detailed plans to finance a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport, an initiative the country’s Minister of Trade and...
The Italian Space Agency is exploring the possibility of building an orbital platform capable of generating artificial gravity.

Italy Explores Building an Artificial Gravity Research Platform in Orbit

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) is exploring the development of a dedicated orbital platform capable of generating artificial gravity to support scientific research and...
The Exploration Company plans to test its ONEIROS lunar hopper demonstrator in the UAE in 2027, ahead of future Moon landing missions.

The Exploration Company to Test Lunar Hopper Demonstrator in 2027

The Exploration Company has announced it will test a lunar hopper demonstrator called ONEIROS in the United Arab Emirates in 2027. ONEIROS is a privately...
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