Thales Alenia Space has completed a key milestone in the development of the Italian Space Agency's €235-million In-Orbit Servicing mission.

Thales Alenia Space Clears Key Milestone for In-Orbit Servicing Demo

A group of companies led by Thales Alenia Space has completed the System Preliminary Design Review for Italy’s In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstration mission, funded...
EnduroSat has raised $104 million to boost production at its new 17,500-square-metre Sofia facility, enabling it to build up to two 200–500 kg satellites per day.

EnduroSat Secures $104M in New Funding to Boost Production Capacity

Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat has secured $104 million in new funding to ramp up its small satellite manufacturing capacity. EnduroSat was founded in 2015, and...
The Exploration Company has opened its new 5,000-square-metre headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, where it will assemble and test its Nyx spacecraft.

The Exploration Company Opens New HQ in Oberpfaffenhofen

In-space logistics startup The Exploration Company has opened its new headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, with operations at the facility expected to begin in December. Founded...
Avio has shared images of more flight hardware for its FD1 rocket demonstrator, including the fairing, interstage, and propellant tank.

Avio Reveals More Hardware for its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

As part of its nine-month 2025 financial report, Italian rocket builder Avio shared images of several flight components for its FD1 rocket demonstrator, including...
ESA has proposed a €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities for defence.

ESA Proposes €1B Budget to Align European Space Capabilities for Defence

European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher unveiled the European Resilience from Space programme on Tuesday in Brussels. The initiative aims to pool national...
ESA has opened its first office in Japan as the two aim to strengthen ties, planning to cooperate in several areas in the future.

ESA Expands Global Presence with First Office in Japan

The European Space Agency has announced the opening of its first satellite office in Japan as the agency looks to deepen its cooperation with...
ArianeGroup to transfer responsibility for Vinci engine assembly and testing from France to Germany, with a new Lampoldshausen facility set to be built.

ArianeGroup to Transfer Responsibility for Vinci Assembly to German Subsidiary

ArianeGroup will transfer responsibility for the assembly of Ariane 6 Vinci upper-stage engines from Vernon, France, to Lampoldshausen, Germany. The agreement, signed on 24...
Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses, citing concerns over potential job cuts.

Unions’ Reactions Mixed to Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Merger

With the announcement that Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their space businesses into a single company, trade...
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space businesses into a new company expected to begin operations in 2027.

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Agree to Create European Space Behemoth

European aerospace giants Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their respective space businesses into a single new company....
Avio shareholders have approved a €400 million capital increase and granted its board the power to pursue a future raise without further shareholder approval.

Avio Shareholders Approve €400M Capital Increase

Avio shareholders approved a proposal to initiate a €400 million capital increase during an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Thursday. The company’s board was also...