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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...