Norway’s Andøya Spaceport Receives Launch Site Operator License
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries has granted a launch site operator license to Andøya Spaceport. The new launch facility will host...
ESA Approves “European Launcher” Definition Ahead of Ariane 6 Debut
The European Space Agency’s member states have adopted a resolution that outlines what it considers to be a “European launch service.”
Over the last two...
Italy’s Council of Ministers Approve Framework Law on Space
Italy’s Council of Ministers, led by Minister of Business and “Made in Italy” Adolfo Urso, has approved the country’s first comprehensive framework law on...
Slovenia Sign Agreement to Become 23rd ESA Member State
Slovenia has signed an agreement to become the 23rd member state of the European Space Agency. The country will be the first to join...
Norway Shifts Responsibility for Launch Permits to Aviation Authority
Norway has decided that the responsibility for issuing permits for rocket launches from its territory will now be the responsibility of the Norwegian Civil...
New Spanish Space Agency Chief Named
Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has appointed Juan Carlos Cortés Pulido as the first director of the country's fledgling space agency.
The creation...
Australian Senator Questions Involvement in ESA Astronaut Training
Australia's Senator for New South Wales, David Shoebridge has questioned the cost and potential return on investment of one of its citizens taking part...
UK Space Agency to Open New HQ and Regional Offices
The UK Space Agency has announced plans to move its headquarters to the Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire. The agency is also planning to...
Portugal Passes New Legislation to License Launch Centers
The Portuguese government has passed an amendment to its existing Space Law that outlines specific rules for licensing space launch centres within the country’s...
Ireland Commit €3.3M More to ESA for 2024
In its recently announced budget for 2024, Ireland has increased its contribution to ESA for the year by €3.3 million.
“Ireland’s commitment to the European...
