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...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 has launched the Pathfinder Hawk satellite, a prototype for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Earth observation constellation.

SpaceX Launches Pathfinder for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Constellation

The Pathfinder Hawk satellite has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on behalf of the Italian government. It is the first satellite...
ArianeGroup is pushing to secure the launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation.

ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion stated on 10 January that discussions regarding a launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation must begin...
Rocket Factory Augsburg is “fully focused” on building a new RFA ONE first stage, aiming to complete its inaugural flight in 2025.

RFA “Fully Focused” on Building New First Stage for 2025 Launch Attempt

German launch services provider Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is currently focused on building a new first stage for the inaugural flight of its RFA...
2024 in review: Key achievements of European launch companies, including Vega C’s operational comeback and Ariane 6’s long-awaited first flight.

Top European Launch Companies of 2024

Another year without a first orbital flight aboard a commercially developed European rocket. That being said, 2024 was, nonetheless, a significant year for European...
The German government has committed €95 million in additional funding to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse.

Germany Commits €95M More to Isar, RFA, and HyImpulse

The German government has announced that it will make €95 million in additional funding available to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse. On...
French launch startup HyPrSpace reaches a key milestone in the development of its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets.

HyPrSpace Achieves Key Milestone in Baguette One Rocket Development

French launch startup HyPrSpace has announced that it has completed preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets. Founded in...
ESA has published a third iteration of its call for the development of a reusable rocket capable of delivering payloads of up to 60 tonnes to low Earth orbit.

Third Time’s the Charm? ESA Once Again Publishes 60T Rocket Study Call

The European Space Agency has published a third iteration of a proposed pathfinder study for the development of a European reusable super heavy-lift rocket...
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