Avio has completed integration of its FD1 rocket demonstrator ahead of ground testing and a planned suborbital flight from Sardinia.

Avio Completes Integration of FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

Italian rocket builder Avio has completed integration of its FD1 flight demonstrator, marking a major milestone in preparations for the vehicle’s launch from an...
The newly published UK Space Strategy points to German-built rockets as key to ensuring the country’s access to space.

UK to Leave Launch to “Germany and Other Allies”

The UK government published its long-awaited Space Strategy, clarifying what it means by “assured access to space,” nearly a year after the phrase began...
HyImpulse could attempt the second flight of its SR75 suborbital rocket from SaxaVord as early as 5 October, according to maritime and aviation notices.

HyImpulse Could Attempt Second SR75 Flight as Early as 5 October

Maritime and aviation notices indicate that HyImpulse could attempt the second flight of its SR75 suborbital rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland as early...
Isar Aerospace has completed the first successful flight of its Spectrum rocket, deploying five CubeSats into low Earth orbit.

Isar Aerospace Completes First Successful Spectrum Flight

German launch services provider Isar Aerospace has completed the first successful launch of its Spectrum rocket, deploying five CubeSats into low Earth orbit. The...
Isar Aerospace appears to have scrubbed a planned 4 September launch attempt hours after launch-related road closures went into effect.

Isar Aerospace Calls Off 4 September Spectrum Launch Attempt

German launch services provider Isar Aerospace appears to have scrubbed a planned 4 September attempt to conduct the second flight of its Spectrum rocket....
Isar Aerospace could attempt the second flight of its Spectrum rocket as early as 4 September, according to new maritime safety notices.

Isar Aerospace Could Attempt Second Spectrum Flight as Early as 4 September

Maritime safety notices indicate that a week-long launch window for Isar Aerospace’s second Spectrum flight will open on 4 September. On 1 September, the Norwegian...
ESA has confirmed that the proposed Ariane 6 Block 3 evolution, including the ICARUS lightweight upper stage, has been shelved.

ESA Confirms Ariane 6 Block 3 Upgrades Have Been Shelved

The European Space Agency has confirmed to European Spaceflight that it is no longer considering the Ariane 6 Block 3 evolution, saying there is...
Avio filings reveal new details about the FD1 suborbital demonstrator, including its flight profile, test objectives, launch site, and recovery plans.

Avio Filings Shed Light on FD1 Rocket Demonstrator Test Flight

Environmental documents filed in Sardinia have revealed new details about Avio’s planned FD1 suborbital demonstrator flight test. The test will utilize a temporary launch...
ArianeGroup has completed a wet dress rehearsal of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden.

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

ArianeGroup has completed a wet dress rehearsal of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden, providing the first substantive...
MaiaSpace has dropped plans for a suborbital test flight, moving ahead with an inaugural orbital launch attempt in the second half of 2027.

MaiaSpace Ditches Suborbital Test Flight Plans

MaiaSpace has scrapped plans to conduct a suborbital test flight of its Maia rocket, opting instead to proceed straight to a full orbital launch...