The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to Bremen for testing.

DLR Delivers Callisto Landing Leg Prototype for Testing

The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to the DLR Institute...
The Dutch government has approved a €344.3 million contribution to the European Space Agency for the next three years, maintaining its current funding levels.

The Netherlands Commits to “Maintain” ESA Contribution Levels Through 2028

The Dutch government has decided to contribute €344.3 million to the European Space Agency (ESA) over the next three years. The government also announced...
Thales Alenia Space has inaugurated its €100 million satellite manufacturing facility in Rome, which was partially funded through Italy’s €190 billion National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Thales Alenia Space Inaugurates New €100M Satellite Factory

Thales Alenia Space officially inaugurated its new Space Smart Factory in Rome on 7 October, with operations expected to begin before the end of...
ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been appointed as the next head of French train maker Alstom, as the rocket builder ramps up production of Ariane 6.

ArianeGroup CEO Poached by French Train Maker

Current ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been named the new head of French train maker Alstom. He will officially take up the role in...
ArianeGroup has awarded Sabca an €85 million contract to produce Thrust Vector Control systems for 27 Ariane 6 rockets.

Sabca Secures €85 Million Ariane 6 Operational Phase Contract

ArianeGroup has awarded an €85 million contract to Belgian aerospace and defence company Sabca for the production of Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems for...
ESA, on behalf of the Polish government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments to add a fourth satellite to the CAMILA Earth observation constellation.

Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation Constellation

The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Polish Government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch...
ESA has published a call to procure commercial cargo services to the ISS as part of its contribution to the shared cost of operating and maintaining the station.

ESA to Procure ISS Cargo Service to Meet Common Cost Obligations

Update: ESA have cancelled this call citing “programmatic adjustments.” The European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a call for proposals outlining its intention to purchase...
SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70 Percent of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70% of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest has set an ambitious goal of capturing up to 70% of the European demand for suborbital flights. SpaceForest conducted the first...
In public filings published in July, French rocket builder MaiaSpace reported receiving €180 million in advance payments in 2024.

MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024

According to public filings submitted in July, MaiaSpace reported €180 million in advance payments in 2024, alongside a €45 million equity injection from its...
DLR is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator, testing re-entry technologies for future reusable space vehicles.

DLR Prepares to Launch Small Reusable Space Transportation Demonstrator

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator mission from Andøya Space in Norway. Initiated in January 2022,...