ESA has awarded OHB Italia an €81.2 million contract for the construction and testing phase of its Ramses asteroid probe.

ESA Awards OHB a €81.2 Million Contract for Ramses Asteroid Probe

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded OHB Italia a €81.2 million contract for the construction, assembly, and testing phase of the agency's Ramses...
ESA is preparing to announce the prime contractor for the Aeolus-2 weather satellite, with an initial €70 million award approved for Phase B2 development.

ESA is Preparing to Announce Aeolus-2 Prime Contractor

The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the selection of the prime contractor for its Aeolus-2 weather satellite and is preparing to conclude an...
The EU has awarded contracts to consortia led by PwC, GMV, and Sirius Space Services for parallel mobile responsive launch system studies.

EU Awards Three Contracts for Mobile Responsive Launch System Studies

The European Commission has commissioned three parallel studies to examine the potential of a mobile responsive launch system capable of rapidly deploying satellites into...
Airbus has selected Avio’s Vega C rocket to launch its first Pléiades Neo Next Earth observation satellite in early 2028.

Airbus Selects Vega C to Launch First Pléiades Neo Next Satellite

Airbus has tapped Avio to launch its first Pléiades Neo Next Earth observation satellite aboard a Vega C rocket. The mission is expected to...
Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research has selected Vega C to launch its Amazonia-1B Earth observation satellite in 2027.

Brazil’s Amazonia-1B Satellite to Be Launched Aboard Vega C

Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) has awarded a contract to SpaceLaunch for the launch of its Amazonia-1B Earth observation satellite aboard a...
Rocket Factory Augsburg has been awarded a ESA Flight Ticket Initiative contract to launch two missions aboard its RFA One rocket.

RFA Awarded ESA Flight Ticket Initiative Launch Contracts

German rocket builder Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been awarded launch service contracts for two missions under the Flight Ticket Initiative. The Flight Ticket Initiative...
CNES has awarded a Loft Orbital-led consortium a €50 million contract to develop the DESIR synthetic aperture radar demonstrator.

CNES Awards Loft Orbital Contract for French Radar Imaging Demo

The French space agency CNES awarded a contract to a consortium led by Loft Orbital to develop a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery demonstrator....
MaiaSpace has signed a multi-launch agreement with Eutelsat to support the expansion of its OneWeb satellite constellation, with flights set to begin in 2027.

Eutelsat Awards MaiaSpace Multi-Launch Contract for OneWeb Satellites

French rocket builder MaiaSpace has signed an agreement with Eutelsat to perform multiple launches to support the expansion of the company’s OneWeb satellite constellation. MaiaSpace...
Sweden is investing €121 million to acquire ten surveillance satellites as part of a broader spending package aimed at strengthening its ability to respond to hybrid threats.

Sweden to Acquire 10 Surveillance Satellites for €121 Million

The Swedish government has committed SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €121 million) to purchase ten satellites to build out a sovereign intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...
ESA has adjusted the scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services initiative to include demonstration missions to future commercial space stations.

ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

The European Space Agency (ESA) has adjusted the scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services programme to account for the retirement...