ESA is uncertain whether it will be able to complete an initial hop test of its Themis reusable rocket demonstrator before the end of 2026.

ESA Director “Not Sure” Themis Will Make Its First Flight in 2026

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Director of Space Transportation, Géraldine Naja, said on 22 October that she was uncertain whether the agency would be...
Following reports that ArianeGroup has resolved a turbopump anomaly, Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 flight is set for 23 November.

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 launch will take place no earlier than 23 November, marking the rocket's return to flight after...
ArianeGroup has completed a second wet dress rehearsal of ESA's Themis reusable rocket demonstrator at Esrange.

ArianeGroup Completes Second Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

The European Space Agency announced that ArianeGroup and SSC Space completed a second wet dress rehearsal of the Themis reusable rocket demonstrator at Esrange...
The EU has extended the SALTO project deadline to the end of 2026 as the first hop test of Europe’s Themis reusable rocket demonstrator slips further.

The EU Extends SALTO Deadline Again as Themis Hop Test Slips

The European Commission has extended the deadline for the SALTO reusable launcher project to the end of 2026, giving the programme another three months...
HyImpulse has pushed the second flight of its SR75 suborbital rocket from SaxaVord in Scotland to spring 2027.

Second HyImpulse Suborbital SR75 Flight Slips to 2027

German launch startup HyImpulse has pushed the second flight of its SR75 suborbital rocket into spring 2027. On 1 October, HyImpulse announced that it had...
Norway plans to invest almost €60 million to fund the construction of a second orbital launch pad at the Andøya Spaceport.

Norwegian Government Proposes Paying for Second Andøya Launch Pad

The Norwegian government plans to invest almost NOK 650 million (almost €60 million) to build a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport. The...
DLR has shipped the nose cone for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator to CNES for integration ahead of the vehicle's initial hop tests in 2027.

Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Hop Test

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has completed final testing of the nose cone for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator, with the hardware now set...
SaxaVord has abandoned plans for a shared suborbital launch rail, with HyImpulse now set to bring its own system for the launch of its second SR75 rocket.

SaxaVord Scrapped Launch Rail Plans, Forcing HyImpulse to Bring Its Own

UK-based launch facility SaxaVord Spaceport has confirmed that it abandoned plans to develop a shared suborbital launch rail, with German rocket builder HyImpulse now...
DLR’s MAPHEUS-17 suborbital mission is slated to launch from Esrange in Sweden as early as 1 October.

DLR’s Suborbital MAPHEUS-17 Mission to Launch as Early as 1 October

The German aerospace agency DLR’s MAPHEUS-17 suborbital research mission is slated to launch from Sweden’s Esrange Space Center as early as 1 October. In...
Avio CEO Giulio Ranzo says the company is seeing an increase in customers turned away by SpaceX and looking for alternative launch options.

Avio CEO Reports Influx of Customers Turned Away by SpaceX

Italian launch services provider Avio has seen an influx of customers who were unable to secure launch opportunities with SpaceX, according to CEO Giulio...
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