DLR is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator, testing re-entry technologies for future reusable space vehicles.

DLR Prepares to Launch Small Reusable Space Transportation Demonstrator

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator mission from Andøya Space in Norway. Initiated in January 2022,...
CNES has officially begun construction of its new multi-user launch facility in French Guiana, marked by a “laying of the first stone” ceremony.

Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

The French space agency CNES has officially begun construction of a new multi-user commercial launch facility on the grounds of the Guiana Space Centre...
A CNES call for proposals has revealed that the inaugural test flight of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to 2027.

CNES Call Reveals Inaugural Callisto Flight Test Pushed to 2027

A 12 September call for proposals published by the French space agency CNES has revealed that the inaugural flight of the Callisto reusable rocket...
The European Commission has launched a €1.95 million call for studies examining mobile responsive launch systems capable of rapidly deploying satellites into orbit.

EU to Commission Mobile Responsive Launch System Studies

The European Commission has launched a call for studies to examine the potential of a mobile responsive launch system, a capability that would enable...
Poland’s Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation and SpaceForest have selected four payloads for a Polish Space Agency–funded suborbital rocket launch

Polish Consortium Selects Payloads for State-Sponsored Suborbital Rocket Launch

On 19 August, Poland’s Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation revealed the four payloads that were selected to fly aboard a suborbital rocket under...
Portugal has granted the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium a five-year licence to build and operate a launch site on the island of Santa Maria.

Portugal’s ASC Granted Licence for Santa Maria Launch Centre

Portugal has granted the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium a licence to build and operate a rocket launch facility on the island of Santa Maria. The Atlantic...
Skyrora has secured a UK launch licence for its Skylark L rocket, allowing up to 16 suborbital flights per year from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland.

Skyrora Secures Launch Licence for Suborbital Skylark L Rocket

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted Skyrora a launch licence to conduct flights of its suborbital Skylark L rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport in...
Poland's SpaceForest has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch its Perun rocket from the Portuguese island of Santa Maria in early 2026.

SpaceForest Expands Launch Plans with Portuguese Island Agreement

Poland-based rocket builder SpaceForest has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch its Perun rocket from the Portuguese island of Santa...
EuroSpaceport has secured ESA backing for its North Sea floating launch platform, with Poland's SpaceForest set to launch its Perun rocket from it in 2026.

ESA Backs EuroSpaceport’s North Sea Launch Site

EuroSpaceport has secured European Space Agency support for its North Sea launch site. The announcement also revealed that Poland's SpaceForest has signed on to...
A sounding rocket launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July on a mission to collect meteoric smoke particles from the upper atmosphere.

Mission to Collect Meteoric Smoke Particles Launched from Norway

A sounding rocket was successfully launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July as part of a research mission to collect...