Airbus has awarded Arianespace a contract to launch two communications satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket for the German Armed Forces.

Ariane 6 Selected to Launch German Military Communications Satellites

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Arianespace a contract to launch a pair of SATCOMBw-3 communications satellites for the German Armed Forces. In July 2024,...
ICEYE has secured a €158 million contract to provide the Finnish Defence Forces with an undisclosed number of SAR satellites.

Finnish Defence Forces Award ICEYE €158M Contract for SAR Satellites

Earth observation data provider and satellite manufacturer ICEYE has secured a €158 million contract from the Finnish Defence Forces to supply an undisclosed number...
Orbital Paradigm has announced that it has secured three customers for its KID reentry capsule demonstration mission, set to launch in late 2025.

Orbital Paradigm Secures Three Customers for 2025 Reentry Capsule Demo

Spanish startup Orbital Paradigm has announced that it has secured three customers for a flight aboard its KID subscale reentry demonstrator capsule, scheduled for...
CNES has signed a €31 million contract with UNIVITY and TDF for the demonstration of satellite-enabled global 5G connectivity.

CNES Signs €31M Contract for Space-Based 5G Connectivity Demo

The French space agency CNES has signed a €31 million contract with Paris-based startup UNIVITY and telecommunications and broadcasting giant TDF to conduct an...
Avio has signed a new agreement with the US Armed Forces to supply solid rocket motors for tactical missiles.

Avio Signs New Tactical Propulsion Agreement with US Armed Forces

Italian rocket builder Avio has signed a new contract with the US Armed Forces for the production of solid rocket motors used to power...

Avio and Isar Aerospace Win ESA Flight Ticket Initiative Launch Contracts

The European Space Agency has awarded launch service contracts to Avio and Isar Aerospace under its Flight Ticket Initiative. Announced in October 2023, the Flight...
The UK Space Agency has hired Frazer-Nash Consultancy to review Britain’s in-situ resource utilisation capabilities, raising questions over why the agency cannot conduct its own market analysis.

UK Space Agency Hires Consultants to Explain the UK Space Sector

The UK Space Agency has commissioned Frazer-Nash Consultancy to review the nation’s capacity to deliver on in-situ resource utilisation capabilities. According to the agency,...
The Exploration Company has contracted US-based Agile Space to supply hypergolic thrusters for its Nyx Earth spacecraft.

The Exploration Company Taps Agile Space for Nyx Earth Thrusters

The Exploration Company has awarded US-based Agile Space a contract to provide thrusters for its Nyx Earth spacecraft. Founded in 2021, The Exploration Company is...
The French government has awarded Infinite Orbits a €50 million contract to develop PALADIN, a geostationary satellite-inspection service for the nation’s Space Command.

DGA Selects Infinite Orbits for €50M PALADIN Satellite-Inspection Service

France’s Directorate General of Armament has awarded the €50M PALADIN framework agreement to Infinite Orbits to deliver a geostationary orbit inspection and monitoring service...
In a “first-of-its-kind” deal, ASI has signed an agreement with SpaceX to carry Italian payloads to the surface of Mars aboard a Starship rocket.

Italy Signs Agreement with SpaceX for Starship Mars Mission

The Italian space agency, ASI, has signed an agreement with SpaceX for an uncrewed mission to Mars aboard one of the company’s Starship rockets. Announced...