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Coverage of the latest news and developments in the European space industry, including missions, policies, and major events.

ESA has provided a rare update on ArianeGroup’s progress in developing the agency’s Themis reusable booster demonstrator.

ESA Shares Rare Update on Themis Reusable Booster Demonstrator

The European Space Agency has provided a rare update on the progress of its Themis reusable booster demonstrator project. Themis was initially a CNES...
POLARIS Spaceplanes completes a rocket-powered roll test of its MIRA II demonstrator, the final milestone before its first rocket-powered flight.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Completes MIRA II Rocket-Powered Roll Test

Bremen-based POLARIS Spaceplanes has completed a rocket-powered roll test of its MIRA II demonstrator. The test represented the last major milestone before the company...
Latitude appoints Aurélie Bressollette as its new CEO, with co-founder Stanislas Maximin moving into executive chairman role.

Latitude Names New CEO Ahead of Zephyr Rocket’s Inaugural Flight

French launch provider Latitude has announced that co-founder and current CEO Stanislas Maximin will transition to an executive chairman role, while industry veteran Aurélie...
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded SSTL a £40 million contract to build its Juno spy satellite. The satellite is expected to be launched in 2027.

UK Ministry of Defence Entrusts SSTL with £40M Spy Satellite

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded a £40 million contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to build its Juno spy satellite....
POLARIS Spaceplanes completes initial flight tests of its MIRA II demonstrator ahead of the vehicle's first rocket-powered flight.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Begins Flight Tests of MIRA II Demonstrator

Bremen-based POLARIS Spaceplanes completed an initial flight test campaign of its MIRA II demonstrator between 25 and 27 October. The company is now preparing...
DLR announces that the launch of its Reusable Flight Experiment (ReFEx) has been postponed to the end of 2026.

Launch of DLR Reusable Flight Experiment Pushed to Late 2026

The German Space Agency, DLR has revealed that the launch of its Reusable Flight Experiment (ReFEx) demonstrator has slipped by another year to late...
A consortium led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat has won a European Commission contract to build the 290-satellite IRIS2 constellation.

European Commission Accepts ‘Best-and-Final Offer’ for IRIS2 Constellation

The European Commission has announced that it has awarded the contract to build its IRIS2 satellite communications megaconstellation to the SpaceRISE consortium, led by...
CNES has published a call for the development of a medical imaging system that would be used for crewed missions to the Moon and Mars.

CNES to Develop Medical Imaging Tech for Crewed Moon and Mars Missions

French space agency CNES has issued a call for a medical imaging system, primarily for diagnostic purposes, to support space station operations and crewed...
JAXA has confirmed that the inaugural test of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator has slipped to 2026.

JAXA Confirms Inaugural Callisto Flight Test Has Slipped to 2026

Japan’s national space agency, JAXA has confirmed that the inaugural test flight of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator has slipped to 2026. The Cooperative...
Avio announces plans for its first US-based solid rocket motor facility. The company will decide on a location in early 2025.

Avio to Build First US-Based Solid Rocket Motor Production Facility

Italian rocket builder Avio has selected commercial real estate development company ACMI Properties to design its first US-based solid rocket motor production facility. Arlington-headquartered Avio...

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