Arianespace has launched the first operational flight of Ariane 6, successfully deploying the CSO-3 spy satellite for the French Armed Forces.

Ariane 6 Successfully Delivers French Spy Satellite to Orbit

Arianespace has successfully launched the CSO-3 reconnaissance satellite for the French Armed Forces aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. This marks the rocket’s first commercial...
PLD Space has signed an agreement to launch Miura 5 rockets from Oman's Etlaq Spaceport and plans to secure a third launch site soon.

PLD Space Signs Agreement to Launch Miura 5 from Oman

Spanish launch provider PLD Space has signed an agreement with Oman's Etlaq Spaceport, securing it as the company’s second launch site for the Miura...
Isar Aerospace has announced that it has completed an integrated static fire test of Spectrum’s first stage, qualifying the rocket for its inaugural flight.

Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight

Isar Aerospace has announced the completion of the final tests on its Spectrum rocket, paving the way for its inaugural flight. The company stated...
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport commits €870,000 to explore solutions for Germany’s North Sea offshore launch platform development.

Germany Commits Additional €870k to Offshore Launch Facility

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport has committed an additional €870,000 to support the development of an offshore launch platform that will...
Arianespace has announced that the second flight of Ariane 6 will occur at 5:24 PM CET on 26 February.

Arianespace to Launch Second Ariane 6 Rocket on 26 February

Arianespace has announced that the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket will take place on 26 February at 5:24 PM CET (1:24 PM...
UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge.

UK Space Agency Launch Director Hints at Major Support for Orbex

The UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch, Matthew Archer, has stated that it is "essential" for the country to participate in the European Launcher...
HyImpulse, Latitude, MaiaSpace, Orbex, RFA and The Exploration Company have sent an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities for the implementation of the agency's European Launcher Challenge.

European Launch Startups Send Open Letter to ESA Outlining Key Priorities

Six European launch startups have penned and released an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities they urge the agency to consider when implementing...
Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural launch of its Spectrum rocket within the next few months, according to an announcement from the Norwegian government.

Inaugural Isar Spectrum Flight Expected Within “Next Few Months”

A Norwegian government announcement has revealed that Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural flight of its two-stage Spectrum rocket within the “next few...
ArianeGroup has begun assembling the second Ariane 6 rocket on the launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre.

Second Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Shape as Spy Satellite Payload Arrives

ArianeGroup has shared that the core stage and two boosters for the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket have been assembled on the...
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has granted RFA a vertical launch licence for the debut of its RFA ONE rocket in 2025 from SaxaVord.

RFA Granted Launch Licence for RFA ONE Debut from SaxaVord

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Rocket Factory Augsburg with a vertical launch licence to conduct the inaugural flight of its RFA...