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Austria’s R-Space has selected an Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket to carry its first two GreenBox satellites to orbit in the second quarter of 2026.

R-Space Selects Isar Aerospace to Launch First Two GreenBox Satellites

Isar Aerospace has signed a launch contract with R-Space to carry the company’s first two GreenBox satellites into orbit aboard the German rocket builder's...
Airbus has awarded Arianespace a contract to launch two communications satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket for the German Armed Forces.

Ariane 6 Selected to Launch German Military Communications Satellites

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Arianespace a contract to launch a pair of SATCOMBw-3 communications satellites for the German Armed Forces. In July 2024,...
Avio has signed a launch deal with US-based SpaceLaunch for a 2027 Vega C mission carrying an Earth observation satellite for an undisclosed “extra-European” customer.

Avio Signs Deal to Launch Satellite for “Extra-European” Customer

Italian rocket builder Avio has signed a launch services agreement with US-based launch aggregator SpaceLaunch for a Vega C launch carrying an Earth observation...
Thales Alenia Space Italia has completed Phase A development of Italy's LAORIE lunar lander mission, which forms part of the country's broader Earth-Moon-Mars programme.

Italy Completes Phase A Development of LAORIE Lunar Lander Mission

Italy’s Lunar Adaptive Outpost for Remote Italian Research (LAORIE) lunar lander mission has reached a key milestone with the completion of its Preliminary Requirement...
CNES has confirmed that the first flight of its FROG-H reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to early 2026.

CNES Pushes FROG-H Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Debut to 2026

The French space agency CNES has confirmed to European Spaceflight that the debut of its upgraded FROG reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to...
ArianeGroup has completed integration of the first Themis reusable rocket prototype, kicking off its combined test phase and paving the way for an initial low-altitude hop.

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Integration Ahead of Combined Tests

ArianeGroup has announced that the first Themis reusable rocket demonstrator has been fully integrated and is on its own four legs on a launch...
Space Cargo Unlimited has secured €27.5 million in Series A funding to continue the development of its BentoBox return capsule.

Space Cargo Unlimited Secures €27.5M for BentoBox Payload Platform

In-space logistics provider Space Cargo Unlimited has closed a €27.5 million Series A funding round to continue the development of its BentoBox payload platform. In...
CNES has officially begun construction of its new multi-user launch facility in French Guiana, marked by a “laying of the first stone” ceremony.

Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

The French space agency CNES has officially begun construction of a new multi-user commercial launch facility on the grounds of the Guiana Space Centre...
Poland has committed 2 billion PLN (€470 million) to build six secure communications satellites as an added contribution to the European Union's IRIS2 constellation.

Poland to Commission Six Satellites as Added IRIS2 Contribution

Poland’s Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy has announced that the country has allocated 2 billion PLN (€470 million) for the purchase of six...
PLD Space has completed a burst test of its MIURA 5 first stage booster, a key milestone in its preparation for the rocket's 2026 debut.

PLD Space Completes MIURA 5 Stage 1 Burst Test

Spanish rocket builder PLD Space has successfully completed a burst test of a full-scale prototype of its MIURA 5 first stage booster. PLD Space was...

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