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

Arianespace has advocated for legislation mandating that European missions be launched aboard European rockets.

Arianespace Advocates Enforcing European Launcher Preference

Arianespace head of public affairs Charlotte Lang has advocated for legislation that would require European missions to be launched aboard European rockets. Lang made the...
PLD Space Likely to Be the First to Use New Launch Complex in Kourou

PLD Space Likely to Be the First to Use New Launch Complex in Kourou

ESA director of space transportation Toni Tolker-Nielsen has revealed that PLD Space is likely to be the first company to launch a rocket from...
HyImpulse has signed an agreement with Southern Launch to explore the possibility of launching SL1 missions from Australia.

HyImpulse Signs Agreement to Launch SL1 Rocket From Australia

German launch company HyImpulse has signed an agreement with Australia's Southern Launch to explore the possibility of launching its SL1 rocket from Whalers Way...
DLR has formed a new team focused on delivering Phases D and E of its VS-50 "very heavy lift" sounding rocket project.

New DLR Team to Focus on VS-50 “Very Heavy Lift” Sounding Rocket

The German space agency DLR has formed a new team under its Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA) department to oversee the development of the VS-50...
Germany’s Isar Aerospace has secured $20 million in growth debt as it prepares for the inaugural flight of Spectrum.

Isar Secure $20M in Growth Debt from US-based ATEL Ventures

German launch provider Isar Aerospace has secured $20 million (€18.39 million) in growth debt from California-based ATEL Ventures. Munich-based Isar Aerospace is developing its...
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher revealed the date of the Ariane 6 rocket's maiden flight during the ILA Berlin Air Show.

Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Scheduled for 9 July

The European Space Agency has announced that the maiden flight of the Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to take place on 9 July from...
As part of the country’s HUNOR initiative, Tibor Kapu has been selected to be the second Hungarian to fly into space.

Hungary Complete Its Astronaut Selection Process

Hungary has completed its astronaut selection process, choosing 32-year-old mechanical engineer Tibor Kapu to fly into space aboard a commercial Axiom mission. In 2021, Hungary...
The European Space Agency has outlined the clearest picture yet of its final push toward the maiden flight of Ariane 6.

ESA Reveals Timeline for Final Push to Maiden Ariane 6 Flight

With the release of its most recent Ariane 6 joint update report, the European Space Agency has outlined the clearest picture yet of the...
French space commander has expressed concern that Ariane 6 delays could affect the launch of its YODA patrol satellites.

French Space Commander Concerned About Impact of Ariane 6 Delays

French Air and Space Force Commander General Philippe Adam has expressed concern that Europe's launch capacity shortage could delay the launch of key national...
Avio has announced that it has shipped the first redesigned Vega C Zefiro 40 second stage to its testing facility.

First Redesigned Vega C Second Stage Shipped to Test Site

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it has shipped the first of its redesigned Vega C Zefiro 40 second stage to its testing...

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