Poland tests a single-stage suborbital demonstrator as part of a project to develop a three-stage launch system capable of reaching altitudes above 100 kilometres.

Poland Launches Demonstration of Suborbital Research Rocket

Poland has successfully launched a single-stage rocket demonstrator at the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka. The flight was part of a project...
Vega C has successfully launched ESA’s Biomass satellite, a mission that will measure global forest carbon stocks and support climate research.

Successful Vega C Launch Delivers ESA Biomass Satellite to Orbit

An Avio-built Vega C rocket was launched from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana on 29 April, successfully delivering the European Space Agency's...
Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum rocket launch ends in failure seconds after successfully clearing the launch pad at Andøya Spaceport in Norway.

Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Flight Ends in Failure

The inaugural launch of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket ended in failure on 30 March, less than thirty seconds into its flight. Spectrum is a...
UK space experts urge House of Lords to prioritise sovereign launch capabilities, citing global competitiveness and rising geopolitical uncertainty.

UK Must Foster Sovereign Launch Capability, Experts Tell Committee

A UK House of Lords special inquiry committee has heard from industry experts on the importance of fostering a sovereign launch capability. The UK Engagement...
On 24 March, ESA officially published a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge, offering up to €169 million per company.

ESA Issues Call for European Launcher Challenge Proposals

The European Space Agency has officially published a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge (ELC). Initiated in November 2023, the programme aims...
After a month-long delay, ESA announced that it will publish a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge next week.

After Delays, ESA to Publish Launcher Challenge Call Next Week

During a press briefing following the 332nd ESA Council meeting, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced that the agency will publish a call for...
Two small sounding rockets were successfully launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden on 11 and 13 March as part of the REXUS programme.

Two Small Rockets Carrying Student Payloads Launch from Esrange

Two small sounding rockets were successfully launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden on 11 and 13 March as part of the REXUS programme....
A report from Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority has estimated that launches from Sweden’s Esrange facility could cost the country more than €146.45 million per flight.

Launches from Sweden Could Cost Norway Over €146M Per Flight

A report from Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority outlines the potential risks posed by rockets launched from Sweden’s Esrange Space Centre over Norwegian airspace. It...
Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Rocket Launch Set for Late March

Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Launch Set for Late March

The inaugural flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket is scheduled to take place between 20 and 30 March 2025 from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. On...
Isar Aerospace wins contract to launch Norwegian maritime surveillance satellites.

Isar to Launch Norwegian Maritime Surveillance Satellites

The Norwegian Space Agency has awarded a contract to Isar Aerospace for the launch of a pair of satellites for the country’s Arctic Ocean...