Constellr has closed a €37 million Series A funding round to advance its thermal Earth observation data offering to “defence-grade status."

Earth Observation Data Provider Constellr Closes €37 Million Series A

Munich-based Earth observation data provider Constellr announced on 10 February that it has closed a €37 million Series A funding round, bringing its total...
Hypersonica has emerged from stealth, announcing a €23.3 million Series A funding round and the successful completion of a hypersonic missile test.

Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges from Stealth with Series A and Test Launch

Munich-headquartered hypersonic systems startup Hypersonica has emerged from stealth, announcing the closure of a €23.3 million Series A funding round and a successful test...
ESA is preparing to announce the prime contractor for the Aeolus-2 weather satellite, with an initial €70 million award approved for Phase B2 development.

ESA is Preparing to Announce Aeolus-2 Prime Contractor

The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the selection of the prime contractor for its Aeolus-2 weather satellite and is preparing to conclude an...
OHB has established the European Moonport Company to consolidate its Moon-related activities and support Europe’s long-term lunar exploration ambitions.

OHB Establishes European Moonport Company

German space technology company OHB announced on 4 February that it has established a new subsidiary, the European Moonport Company, to consolidate all its...
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a splashdown test campaign using a subscale mockup of its Nyx capsule.

The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Splashdown Tests

European space logistics startup The Exploration Company has successfully completed a controlled splashdown test of a subscale prototype of its Nyx spacecraft. Founded in 2021,...
Isar Aerospace is expanding its testing facilities at Esrange Space Center in Sweden as it prepares for the second flight of its Spectrum rocket.

Isar Aerospace to Expand Testing Facilities as it Prepares for Next Spectrum Flight

German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has announced plans to expand its testing facilities at the Esrange Space Center in Sweden. The announcement comes as...
CNES has launched a call to replace MaiaSpace at its new multi-user commercial launch facility in French Guiana.

CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpace

The French space agency CNES, operator of the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, has issued a call for launch operators interested in taking...
France has blocked Eutelsat’s planned €550 million sale of ground infrastructure to EQT, citing sovereignty concerns.

Sovereignty Invoked to Block €550m Sale of Eutelsat’s Ground Infrastructure

Eutelsat’s planned €550 million sale of its satellite ground infrastructure to a fund managed by Stockholm-based EQT Group has not received the necessary regulatory...
The EU has awarded contracts to consortia led by PwC, GMV, and Sirius Space Services for parallel mobile responsive launch system studies.

EU Awards Three Contracts for Mobile Responsive Launch System Studies

The European Commission has commissioned three parallel studies to examine the potential of a mobile responsive launch system capable of rapidly deploying satellites into...
EU’s GOVSATCOM secure satellite communications service is now live, pooling capacity from eight satellites operated by five member states.

EU Brings GOVSATCOM Secure Communications Service Online

The European Union's GOVSATCOM service was officially brought online on 14 January, offering secure communications to European military and government users. This initial service...