Germany, Italy, and the UK Slash ESA Contributions by €430M
The European Space Agency’s 2025 budget has dropped below its 2024 level after Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom collectively cut their contributions by...
Discussions Underway to Relax Geo-Return for European Launcher Challenge
The European Space Agency aims to adopt a “Fair Contribution” policy for funding awarded as part of its European Launcher Challenge. If approved, funding...
OroraTech Secures €25M Series B to Expand Wildfire Monitoring Service
Munich-based startup OroraTech has closed a €25 million Series B funding round that it will utilize to expand its wildfire monitoring service into new...
Italian Court Greenlights Construction of First ESA FlyEye Observatory
An Italian court has given the green light to ESA and ASI to continue the construction of the first FlyEye observatory, rejecting an appeal...
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...
