The second flight of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket is expected to be launched between 20 and 23 January.

Updated: Second Isar Aerospace Spectrum Flight Set for 21 to 23 January

German launch services provider Isar Aerospace is preparing for the second flight of its two-stage Spectrum rocket, with a Notice to Mariners (NOTMAR) indicating...
ESA says there is “no urgency” to upgrade Vega C with the P160C booster, citing launch manifest requirements and early production priorities for Ariane 6.

“No Urgency” to Upgrade Vega C Booster, Says ESA

A shared solid-fuel booster upgrade that will be used for the first time aboard an Ariane 6 rocket later this year will not be...
MaiaSpace will launch an initial flight of its two-stage Maia rocket in 2026 with a reduced propellant load on a suborbital trajectory, targeting a minimum altitude of 100 kilometres.

MaiaSpace to Launch “Minimum Viable Product” in 2026

French small launch services provider MaiaSpace has explained that an initial flight of its Maia rocket in 2026 will represent the deployment of a...
South Korea’s Innospace has signed an agreement with Portugal’s Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch from the Malbusca Spaceport on the island of Santa Maria.

South Korea’s Innospace to Launch Hanbit Rockets from Portugal

South Korean launch services provider Innospace has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) to conduct flights of its Hanbit rocket family...
Top European launch companies of 2025, ranked by flight activity, development progress, funding milestones, and operational readiness across Europe’s launch sector.

Top European Launch Companies of 2025

While 2025 saw the first attempt to launch a privately developed European rocket capable of reaching orbit, the flight ultimately failed. Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum...
Polish rocket builder SpaceForest is pushing for a permanent launch site in Poland to support several domestically developed suborbital rockets.

SpaceForest Advocates for a Permanent Launch Site in Poland

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest is lobbying for the creation of a permanent launch site in the country to support at least three domestically developed...
The European Space Agency has published a call for tender for a crew launch abort system as part of its post-ISS strategy.

ESA Publishes Call for Crew Launch Abort System

The European Space Agency has published a call for tenders to develop a launch abort system for a future crewed launch capability. The system...
ArianeGroup has successfully launched the first flight of its SyLEx suborbital rocket, which it developed for France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA).

ArianeGroup Launches Inaugural Flight of Suborbital SyLEx Rocket

ArianeGroup has launched the first flight of its SyLEx rocket from the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) Missile Testing Centre in Biscarrosse. The DGA contracted...
Over €900 million has been committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, with the bulk of funding coming from Germany, France, the UK, and Spain.

Updated: Over €900 Million Committed to European Launcher Challenge

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Launcher Challenge has seen a significant financial commitment from its Member States during the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting...
During the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen, ESA announced that the inaugural flight of its reusable Space Rider vehicle was expected in 2028.

Inaugural Space Rider Flight to Occur in 2028

The European Space Agency has announced that the inaugural flight of its reusable Space Rider vehicle is expected in 2028. Space Rider is an eight-metre-long...
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