ESA has awarded OHB a €554 million contract to develop the first Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography satellite for Europe's Copernicus programme.

OHB Awarded €554 Million Contract for Next-Gen Sentinel-3 Satellite

German satellite manufacturer OHB has secured a €554 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the first Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography...
MDA Space has secured a €64 million agreement to develop antennas for the EU’s IRIS2 constellation as Canada explores participation in the programme.

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

Canadian space technology company MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antennas for the first 66...
Astroscale has secured a £15 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Project LEDA, an initiative linked to countering threats in orbit.

UK MOD Awards £15 Million Orbital Warfare Project to Astroscale

Japanese space technology company Astroscale has officially announced that its UK-based subsidiary has been awarded a £15 million (€17.9 million) Ministry of Defence contract...
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,...
ESA has selected Airbus and OHB to lead studies examining the feasibility of a future European-led space station in low Earth orbit.

ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies

The European Space Agency has selected consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to carry out parallel studies examining the feasibility of...
Belgium's Space Applications Services has secured a ride for its LUVMI-M rover aboard a Blue Origin lunar lander mission.

European Lunar Rover Secures Spot Aboard Blue Origin Blue Moon Mission

Belgium’s Space Applications Services has secured a ride for its LUVMI-M rover aboard a Blue Origin Blue Moon Mark 1 lunar lander. The company announced...
ESA has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg a €2.7 million contract extension to expand its launch and testing infrastructure at SaxaVord.

ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million in New Funding for SaxaVord Operations

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) a contract amendment that will provide the company with €2.7 million in additional...
ESA has awarded 18 contracts worth €20 million to study future evolutions of Europe's IRIS2 secure communications constellation.

ESA Awards €20M in Contracts to Study Future IRIS2 Services

The European Space Agency has awarded 18 contracts worth a combined €20 million to study potential future evolutions of the European Union’s IRIS2 secure...
ESA Awards The Exploration Company a 760M Euros Space Station Cargo Contract

ESA Awards The Exploration Company a €760M Space Station Cargo Contract

The European Space Agency has awarded The Exploration Company a €760 million contract under the second phase of its European cargo return programme, covering...
Eutelsat has awarded Aerospacelab, Thales Alenia Space and Airbus major IRIS2 contracts covering all 330 satellites of the constellation’s LEO component.

Aerospacelab, Thales Alenia Space Secure €5.4 Billion in IRIS2 Contracts

Aerospacelab and Thales Alenia Space have secured IRIS2 contracts expected to total more than €5.4 billion, covering satellite platforms and communications payloads for the...