Arianespace to Launch Second Ariane 6 Rocket on 26 February
Arianespace has announced that the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket will take place on 26 February at 5:24 PM CET (1:24 PM...
UK Space Agency Launch Director Hints at Major Support for Orbex
The UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch, Matthew Archer, has stated that it is "essential" for the country to participate in the European Launcher...
European Launch Startups Send Open Letter to ESA Outlining Key Priorities
Six European launch startups have penned and released an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities they urge the agency to consider when implementing...
Inaugural Isar Spectrum Flight Expected Within “Next Few Months”
A Norwegian government announcement has revealed that Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural flight of its two-stage Spectrum rocket within the “next few...
Second Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Shape as Spy Satellite Payload Arrives
ArianeGroup has shared that the core stage and two boosters for the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket have been assembled on the...
RFA Granted Launch Licence for RFA ONE Debut from SaxaVord
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Rocket Factory Augsburg with a vertical launch licence to conduct the inaugural flight of its RFA...
SpaceX Launches Pathfinder for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Constellation
The Pathfinder Hawk satellite has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on behalf of the Italian government. It is the first satellite...
ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract
ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion stated on 10 January that discussions regarding a launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation must begin...
RFA “Fully Focused” on Building New First Stage for 2025 Launch Attempt
German launch services provider Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is currently focused on building a new first stage for the inaugural flight of its RFA...
Top European Launch Companies of 2024
Another year without a first orbital flight aboard a commercially developed European rocket. That being said, 2024 was, nonetheless, a significant year for European...
