The testing involved a body flap being subjected to a high-velocity impact and then severe thermal and structural resistance.

CIRA Tests Space Rider Reentry Performance with Damaged Heat Shield

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed key testing of the thermal protection system for the European Space Agency’s Space Rider spacecraft, showing...
Sweden has signed an agreement with the FAA to coordinate on licensing of US rocket launches from Esrange.

Swedish Space Agency Signs Agreement with FAA on Launch Licensing

The Swedish National Space Agency has signed an agreement with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to cooperate on the licensing of US rocket...
ESA has released new details on its Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator project, outlining its scope and budget, and identifying Ariane 6 as a baseline launch vehicle.

ESA Publishes New Details on Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator

The European Space Agency has opened its call for proposals to develop a crew launch abort demonstrator, a project first announced on 28 November...
ESA has disclosed that it cost €82 million to launch the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket in November 2025.

ESA Spent €82 Million to Launch Sentinel-1D Satellite on Ariane 6

The European Space Agency has disclosed that launching the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket in November 2025 cost €82,070,773. As part...
PLD Space has secured a €30 million European Investment Bank loan to complete the development of its MIURA 5 rocket.

PLD Space Secures €30 Million European Investment Bank Loan

Spanish launch services provider PLD Space has secured a €30 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), a month after closing a €180...
Avio has delayed the launch of ESA's SMILE mission aboard a Vega C rocket after identifying a subsystem production issue.

Avio Delays SMILE Launch After Component Production Issue Identified

The Italian launch services provider Avio has postponed the launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) SMILE mission aboard a Vega C rocket after...
SpaceX has filed an FCC complaint alleging Amazon and Arianespace deployed satellites above authorised altitudes, a claim Amazon disputes.

SpaceX Files FCC Complaint Over Ariane 64 Amazon LEO Launch

In a complaint filed with the FCC on 1 April, US launch services provider SpaceX accused Amazon and its launch partner, Arianespace, of deploying...
Italy and NASA have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of the US-led lunar surface base, with Italy securing at least one seat on a future Artemis mission.

Italy Signs Agreement with NASA to Cooperate on Moon Base

The Italian government and NASA have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of a U.S.-led lunar surface base. The move is the...
Spain will invest €325 million to expand the Atlantic Constellation with three additional Earth observation satellites.

Spain Approves €325 Million ESCA+ Expansion of Atlantic Constellation

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved the allocation of €325 million for the development of three Earth observation satellites that will expand the 16-satellite...
Sweden’s 2026 Spring Budget will include an additional €36.5 million aimed, in part, at enabling the launch of national security missions from Esrange.

Sweden’s 2026 Spring Budget to Include €36.5 Million More for Space

The Swedish government has proposed adding SEK 400 million (approximately €36.5 Million) to its Spring budget to support the development of sovereign launch capability...
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