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

Poland’s Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation will launch a key test flight of its ILR-33 Amber 2K rocket from Norway this month.

Poland to Launch Key Suborbital Rocket Test Flight from Norway

Poland’s Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation has announced that it will launch its ILR-33 Amber 2K rocket from Norway this month on its first mission...
Firefly Aerospace has signed an agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation to launch its Alpha rocket from Esrange in Sweden.

Firefly Will Launch its Alpha Rocket From Esrange in Sweden

Firefly Aerospace has signed a collaborative agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation to launch its Alpha rocket from Esrange Space Centre in Sweden. The Esrange...
Credit: PLD Space

PLD Space Offers Free Flights Aboard First Two Miura 5 Flights

Spanish rocket builder PLD Space has launched a new programme to offer space aboard the first two flights of its Miura 5 rocket for...
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...

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