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ESA, on behalf of the Polish government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments to add a fourth satellite to the CAMILA Earth observation constellation.

Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation Constellation

The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Polish Government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch...
ESA has published a call to procure commercial cargo services to the ISS as part of its contribution to the shared cost of operating and maintaining the station.

ESA to Procure ISS Cargo Service to Meet Common Cost Obligations

Update: ESA have cancelled this call citing “programmatic adjustments.” The European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a call for proposals outlining its intention to purchase...
SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70 Percent of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70% of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest has set an ambitious goal of capturing up to 70% of the European demand for suborbital flights. SpaceForest conducted the first...
In public filings published in July, French rocket builder MaiaSpace reported receiving €180 million in advance payments in 2024.

MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024

According to public filings submitted in July, MaiaSpace reported €180 million in advance payments in 2024, alongside a €45 million equity injection from its...
DLR is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator, testing re-entry technologies for future reusable space vehicles.

DLR Prepares to Launch Small Reusable Space Transportation Demonstrator

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator mission from Andøya Space in Norway. Initiated in January 2022,...
Romania’s INCAS has qualified the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), a key step ahead of a final drop test campaign in Sardinia.

Romanian Research Institute Qualifies Space Rider Drop Test Prototype

Romania’s National Institute for Aerospace Research ‘Elie Carafoli’ (INCAS) has completed qualification testing of the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), marking...
Planet will open a new production facility in Berlin to build its next-generation Pelican satellites after securing a €240 million contract from the German government.

Planet to Open Berlin Manufacturing Site Following €240M Contract

US-based Earth observation data provider Planet has announced that it will open a new manufacturing facility in Germany, where it will produce its next-generation...
Avio has secured a €40 million ESA contract to design a reusable rocket upper stage demonstrator that could serve as an evolution of its Vega family of rockets.

Avio Wins €40M ESA Contract to Design Reusable Upper Stage Demo

The European Space Agency has awarded Italian rocket builder Avio a €40 million contract to design a reusable rocket stage demonstrator. ESA first published a...
ArianeGroup has awarded MT Aerospace a contract to supply components for 27 Ariane 6 rockets, supporting the programme’s industrial ramp-up.

ArianeGroup Awards Contract for Components of 27 Ariane 6 Rockets

ArianeGroup has contracted MT Aerospace to deliver key components for 27 Ariane 6 rockets, covering flights 16 through 42. Germany’s MT Aerospace is one of...
Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030.

Germany Commits €35 Billion to Space-Related Defence Projects

During his address at Germany's third annual Space Congress, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects...

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