Citing current economic conditions, the UK has framed the €170 million cut to its ESA contributions as a prioritisation of programmes tied to national objectives.

UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

During the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen last week, the United Kingdom pledged €172 million less for the coming three...
CNES has been found liable for destroying protected habitats at the former Diamant launch site, with a court ordering restoration and compensation measures.

CNES Found Liable for Destroying Protected Habitat at New Launch Facility

The French Space Agency, CNES, has been found liable for destroying protected habitats on the grounds of the former Diamant launch facility, which is...
Isar Aerospace has been awarded an ESA contract to launch the EU’s ΣYNDEO-3 in-orbit demonstration mission, with the flight expected no earlier than Q4 2026.

Isar Aerospace Awarded Contract to Launch EU In-Orbit Demo Mission

German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch a mission for the European Union's In-Orbit...
ArianeGroup has successfully launched the first flight of its SyLEx suborbital rocket, which it developed for France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA).

ArianeGroup Launches Inaugural Flight of Suborbital SyLEx Rocket

ArianeGroup has launched the first flight of its SyLEx rocket from the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) Missile Testing Centre in Biscarrosse. The DGA contracted...
Over €900 million has been committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, with the bulk of funding coming from Germany, France, the UK, and Spain.

Updated: Over €900 Million Committed to European Launcher Challenge

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Launcher Challenge has seen a significant financial commitment from its Member States during the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting...
CNES has announced that after expanding its “Astronaut for a Day” programme nationwide, it received more than 2,500 applications.

CNES Expands “Astronaut for a Day” Initiative Following Successful First Year

The French space agency CNES has announced that it has expanded its “Astronaut for a Day” programme following a successful pilot that was limited...
ESA has committed to funding two ISS cargo return service demo missions and to serve as an anchor customer for a future commercial LEO cargo return service.

ESA Commits to Being an Anchor Customer for LEO Cargo Return Services

During the European Space Agency (ESA) Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen (CM25), Member States agreed to fund two cargo delivery demonstration missions to the...
With the conclusion of ESA's Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen, the agency has announced a record three-year budget of €22.1 billion, up from €16.9 billion.

Exploration and the UK Emerge as the Biggest Losers of CM25

Following the conclusion of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25) meeting in Bremen, the budget for the agency’s Human and Robotic...
During the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen, ESA announced that the inaugural flight of its reusable Space Rider vehicle was expected in 2028.

Inaugural Space Rider Flight to Occur in 2028

The European Space Agency has announced that the inaugural flight of its reusable Space Rider vehicle is expected in 2028. Space Rider is an eight-metre-long...
ESA's proposed €22.254 billion budget for the next three years includes significant funding boosts for Human and Robotic Exploration and Space Transportation.

Exploration and Space Transportation See Largest ESA Funding Boosts

The European Space Agency (ESA) has proposed a budget of €22.254 billion for the next three years, up from €16.9 billion in the previous...
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