ESA Recertifies ExoMars Parachutes After Years in Storage
The European Space Agency announced on 21 July that it had retested a pair of parachutes designed to enable its Rosalind Franklin rover to...
ESA Finally Kicks Off Flying Engine Testbed Project Following ITT Reissue
The European Space Agency has tapped UK-based Frazer-Nash to begin work on a Mach 5-capable flying testbed that will be used to test technology...
SpaceForest Expands Launch Plans with Portuguese Island Agreement
Poland-based rocket builder SpaceForest has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch its Perun rocket from the Portuguese island of Santa...
The Exploration Company Tests Thruster for Nyx Moon Lunar Lander
Space transportation startup The Exploration Company has announced the successful first test firing of its Breeze thruster, which will be used aboard its Nyx...
ESA Backs EuroSpaceport’s North Sea Launch Site
EuroSpaceport has secured European Space Agency support for its North Sea launch site. The announcement also revealed that Poland's SpaceForest has signed on to...
Space Rider Nose Cone Passes Key Milestone
The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed the structural dynamic qualification testing campaign of the Space Rider nose cone, marking a key milestone...
UK Government Commits £75.6M to Space Debris Removal Mission
The UK Space Agency has issued a £75.6 million (€87.3 million) call for proposals for what it describes as the nation’s first mission to...
GomSpace Refinances €18M European Investment Bank Loan
Danish satellite manufacturer GomSpace has announced the refinancing of a SEK 200 million (€18 million) credit facility originally provided by the European Investment Bank...
ESA Validates Space Rider Landing Accuracy with Drop Test Campaign
The European Space Agency has confirmed the successful completion of a series of drop tests, validating the landing accuracy of its reusable Space Rider...
ESA Shortlists Five Companies for European Launcher Challenge
The European Space Agency has selected Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, MaiaSpace, and Orbex to proceed to the next phase of its...














