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

ESA has successfully completed the Ariane 6 umbilical disconnection test phase, paving the way for the vehicle’s inaugural flight.

ESA to Begin Dismantling Ariane 6 Test Article

With the completion of fuel line and umbilical disconnection testing, the European Space Agency and its project partners have successfully completed all major Ariane...
French space agency CNES is currently building the booster storage building, which will be used to house up to 12 Ariane 6 boosters.

Construction of Ariane 6 Booster Storage Building Continues

The booster storage building (BSB) is currently under construction at the Guiana Space Centre on the grounds of the Ariane 6 launch facility (ELA-4)....
ArianeGroup is preparing to ship the Ariane 6 core stage and upper stage for the vehicle’s maiden flight to the launch site in French Guiana.

ArianeGroup Prepare to Ship Ariane 6 Flight Hardware to Kourou

ArianeGroup is preparing to ship the Ariane 6 core stage and upper stage that will be used for the vehicle's first flight towards the...
The first ESA project astronaut was launched aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight for his 14-day stay aboard the ISS.

Axiom Mission Carrying First ESA Project Astronaut Launched

The European Space Agency's first project astronaut Marcus Wandt has launched aboard an Axiom-sponsored SpaceX Crew Dragon mission on his way to the International...
ESA director of space transportation Toni Tolker-Nielsen has announced that Vega C will return to flight on 15 November 2024.

ESA Targets 15 November for Vega C Return to Flight Mission

The European Space Agency has announced that it is targeting 15 November for the return to flight of the grounded Avio-built Vega C launch...
A look at the top European launch companies of 2023 based on launches completed, milestones achieved, and funding secured.

Top European Launch Companies of 2023

We were promised a number of maiden flights in 2023. Unfortunately, only two occurred. That being said, the last 12 months were nonetheless an...
ESA, ArianeGroup, and CNES teams have successfully completed an Ariane 6 launch rehearsal at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana.

ESA Successfully Completes Ariane 6 Launch Sequence Rehearsal

Teams from the European Space Agency, ArianeGroup, and the French space agency CNES have completed an Ariane 6 launch sequence rehearsal. The test was conducted...
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has granted its first vertical launch spaceport license to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland.

SaxaVord Becomes UK’s First Licensed Vertical Launch Spaceport

The United Kingdom's Civil Aviation Authority has granted its first vertical launch spaceport licence to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. SaxaVord initially submitted its spaceport licence...
French launch startup HyPrSpace has secured €35 million in funding to support the development of its suborbital Baguette One vehicle through to a maiden flight in 2026.

HyPrSpace Secures €35M in Funding for Maiden Baguette One Launch

A consortium led by French launch startup HyPrSpace has secured €35 million in funding for the Projet Agile de Developpement d'Acces à l'espace 1...
The DLR MAIUS-2 mission was the first to be launched from the newly renovated Esrange Space Center Skylark launch tower.

SSC Returns Esrange Launch Tower to Service After Fire

The Swedish Space Corporation has successfully launched the first rocket from its newly refurbished Skylark launch tower that was damaged by a fire in...
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