ESA's Themis reusable rocket demonstrator has completed its over 3,000 km journey to Sweden's Esrange Space Centre, where it will be prepared for an initial 20-metre hop test.

Themis Demonstrator Completes 3,000 km Journey to Launch Site

The ArianeGroup-built Themis reusable booster demonstrator has arrived at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden, following a journey of over 3,000 kilometres by road...
HyPrSpace has signed an agreement with the DGA to launch its Baguette One suborbital demonstrator from mainland France.

HyPrSpace to Launch Baguette One Demonstrator from Mainland France

French rocket builder HyPrSpace will launch its Baguette One demonstrator from a missile testing site in mainland France, after signing an agreement with the...
OLM has secured approval to begin propulsion tests at a military site in Sardinia, aiming to launch the student-built Starlight rocket in 2026.

OLM Plans to Offer Commercial Launch Services from Sardinia

An Italian commercial launch logistics company has announced that it has received approval to conduct small-scale engine tests at the Salto di Quirra military...
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....