The US Government has criticised the proposed EU Space Act, calling its regulations “unfair and unwarranted” and warning they could harm transatlantic cooperation.

US Government Calls EU Space Act Regulations “Unfair and Unwarranted”

The US State Department has issued a formal response to the European Union’s proposed EU Space Act, warning that it would impose “unacceptable regulatory...
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to establish a European Satellite Operations Centre in Germany to manage a new direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to Launch “EU Satellite Constellation”

UK-headquartered Vodafone Group and US satellite communications company AST SpaceMobile announced, on 7 November, that they had selected Germany as the location for a...
Germany's ATMOS Space Cargo intends to launch a technology demonstration mission aboard HyPrSpace’s Baguette One test flight in 2026.

ATMOS to Launch Demonstration Mission Aboard Baguette One Rocket

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding with French launch services provider HyPrSpace to carry out a demonstration...
Germany's Rheinmetall and Finland's ICEYE have established a joint venture to build satellites in a repurposed automotive facility in Neuss, Germany.

Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Build Satellites in Germany

German technology group Rheinmetall and Finnish satellite manufacturer and Earth observation data provider ICEYE have officially established a joint venture to build satellites in...
Arianespace aims to launch as many as eight Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including the debut of the more powerful, four-booster version of the rocket.

Arianespace Aiming for As Many as Eight Ariane 6 Launches in 2026

Arianespace is aiming to double its Ariane 6 launch cadence in 2026, with between six and eight missions planned. The European launch provider will...
Poland’s Astronika has successfully tested the ramp system that will allow ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover to descend from its landing platform onto the surface of Mars.

ExoMars Rover Ramp Built by Poland’s Astronika Passes Key Milestone

A pair of ramps that will allow the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosalind Franklin rover to roll from its landing platform onto the surface...
Germany's Reflex Aerospace has raised €50 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite platform and expand its manufacturing capacity.

German Satellite Maker Reflex Aerospace Closes €50M Funding Round

Reflex Aerospace has closed a €50 million Series A funding round that will, in part, be used to expand the company’s existing manufacturing capacity. Founded...
Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission.

Arianespace Launches Sentinel-1D Aboard Ariane 6 Rocket

European launch services provider Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission. Launched in its...
OHB has completed a full takeover of MT Aerospace, acquiring the remaining 30% stake from Apollo Capital Partners to become the company’s sole shareholder.

OHB Purchases Remaining Stake in MT Aerospace

German space technology company OHB has purchased the remaining 30 percent stake in MT Aerospace from Apollo Capital Partners, completing a full takeover of...
OHB will acquire the TechniSat plant in Schöneck to expand its capacity to produce electronic components for its satellites amid growing demand.

OHB to Acquire TechniSat Plant to Expand Production Capacity

German satellite manufacturer OHB has committed to purchasing the TechniSat plant in Schöneck, which was slated to close by the end of the year....