The Taiwan Space Agency has tapped Avio to launch four FORMOSAT Earth observation satellites aboard Vega C rockets.

Avio to Launch Four Earth Observation Satellites for Taiwan

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has awarded Italian rocket builder Avio a launch contract for its FORMOSAT-8C and 8D, and FORMOSAT-9A and 9B Earth...
Avio’s latest Vega C launch deals raise new questions about the timeline, role, and long-term value of Vega E and the future Vega Next rocket.

Avio Launch Deal Highlights Uncertainty in Vega Upgrade Roadmap

With the announcement of two new launch contracts for its Vega C rocket, totalling more than €100 million, Italian rocket builder Avio appears to...
Redwire has been awarded an eight-figure contract to supply docking mechanisms for The Exploration Company’s Nyx Earth capsule.

Redwire Tapped to Provide Docking Mechanisms for Nyx Earth Capsule

The Exploration Company has awarded Redwire a contract to provide two International Berthing and Docking Mechanisms (IBDM) for its Nyx cargo spacecraft. Developed by QinetiQ...
ICEYE and Rheinmetall have secured a €1.7 billion German Armed Forces contract to deliver space-based reconnaissance through the pair’s recently formed joint venture.

ICEYE and Rheinmetall Win €1.7 Billion German Armed Forces Contract

The German Armed Forces have awarded a €1.7 billion contract to Rheinmetall and ICEYE for the delivery of space-based reconnaissance data through exclusive access...
ESA member states have committed €100 million to evolve the Ariane 6 ASTRIS kick stage into an orbital transfer vehicle.

ESA Member States Fund €100M Ariane 6 ASTRIS Kick Stage Evolution

European Spaceflight has learned from the European Space Agency that a contract awarded to ArianeGroup in 2021 for the development of an Ariane 6...
Avio has secured a new €35 million defence contract and anticipates more than €600 million in new ESA awards following CM25 funding commitments.

Avio Secures €35M Defence Contract, Expects €600M in New ESA Contracts

French missile manufacturer MBDA has awarded Italian rocket builder Avio a €35 million contract to provide solid rocket motors and aerodynamic surfaces for an...
Isar Aerospace has been awarded an ESA contract to launch the EU’s ΣYNDEO-3 in-orbit demonstration mission, with the flight expected no earlier than Q4 2026.

Isar Aerospace Awarded Contract to Launch EU In-Orbit Demo Mission

German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch a mission for the European Union's In-Orbit...
A new agreement extending Ariane 6 turbopump production in Italy until 2029 has raised concerns about the delayed transfer of production to France.

ArianeGroup–Avio Deal Outlines Extended Transition of Turbopump Manufacturing to France

A new agreement between ArianeGroup and Avio has renewed questions about when the production of Ariane 6 turbopumps will be transferred from Italy to...
US launch aggregator SEOPS has booked a dedicated Isar Aerospace Spectrum mission for 2028, adding to the German rocket builder's growing manifest.

US-Based Launch Aggregator Purchases Dedicated Isar Aerospace Flight

Texas-based small satellite launch aggregator SEOPS has signed a launch services agreement with Isar Aerospace for a dedicated flight aboard the company’s Spectrum rocket. Isar...
OHB Digital Connect has secured a €10.7 million contract to supply 86 receivers for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory in South Africa.

OHB Awarded Germany’s First Square Kilometre Array Observatory Contract

Bremen-based OHB Digital Connect has been awarded a €10.7 million contract to supply 86 highly sensitive receivers for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory’s (SKA...