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News and updates on satellite and spacecraft launches from Europe, including new launch vehicles and upcoming missions.

After a month-long delay, ESA announced that it will publish a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge next week.

After Delays, ESA to Publish Launcher Challenge Call Next Week

During a press briefing following the 332nd ESA Council meeting, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced that the agency will publish a call for...
Two small sounding rockets were successfully launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden on 11 and 13 March as part of the REXUS programme.

Two Small Rockets Carrying Student Payloads Launch from Esrange

Two small sounding rockets were successfully launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden on 11 and 13 March as part of the REXUS programme....
A report from Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority has estimated that launches from Sweden’s Esrange facility could cost the country more than €146.45 million per flight.

Launches from Sweden Could Cost Norway Over €146M Per Flight

A report from Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority outlines the potential risks posed by rockets launched from Sweden’s Esrange Space Centre over Norwegian airspace. It...
Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Rocket Launch Set for Late March

Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Launch Set for Late March

The inaugural flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket is scheduled to take place between 20 and 30 March 2025 from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. On...
Isar Aerospace wins contract to launch Norwegian maritime surveillance satellites.

Isar to Launch Norwegian Maritime Surveillance Satellites

The Norwegian Space Agency has awarded a contract to Isar Aerospace for the launch of a pair of satellites for the country’s Arctic Ocean...
Arianespace has launched the first operational flight of Ariane 6, successfully deploying the CSO-3 spy satellite for the French Armed Forces.

Ariane 6 Successfully Delivers French Spy Satellite to Orbit

Arianespace has successfully launched the CSO-3 reconnaissance satellite for the French Armed Forces aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. This marks the rocket’s first commercial...
PLD Space has signed an agreement to launch Miura 5 rockets from Oman's Etlaq Spaceport and plans to secure a third launch site soon.

PLD Space Signs Agreement to Launch Miura 5 from Oman

Spanish launch provider PLD Space has signed an agreement with Oman's Etlaq Spaceport, securing it as the company’s second launch site for the Miura...
Isar Aerospace has announced that it has completed an integrated static fire test of Spectrum’s first stage, qualifying the rocket for its inaugural flight.

Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight

Isar Aerospace has announced the completion of the final tests on its Spectrum rocket, paving the way for its inaugural flight. The company stated...
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport commits €870,000 to explore solutions for Germany’s North Sea offshore launch platform development.

Germany Commits Additional €870k to Offshore Launch Facility

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport has committed an additional €870,000 to support the development of an offshore launch platform that will...
Arianespace has announced that the second flight of Ariane 6 will occur at 5:24 PM CET on 26 February.

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...
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