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

The Exploration Company has successfully tested the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine, which it will use to power Nyx Moon.

The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype

The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the...
The German government has committed €95 million in additional funding to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse.

Germany Commits €95M More to Isar, RFA, and HyImpulse

The German government has announced that it will make €95 million in additional funding available to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse. On...
ESA awards €350 million to Avio to complete the development of its Vega E rocket and to boost the annual launch cadence of Vega C.

ESA Awards €350M to Avio to Boost Vega C and Develop Vega E

The European Space Agency has awarded Avio two contracts worth a total of €350 million to boost the launch cadence of Vega C and...
Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE has extended its growth funding round by $65 million, bringing the total to $158 million.

Finland’s ICEYE Secures $65M in Additional Funding

Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE announced on 18th December that it had extended its growth funding round, securing an additional $65 million (€61,98 million)....
The Themis reusable rocket demonstrator takes shape as ArianeGroup completes a full-fit check, paving the way for an inaugural hope test in 2025.

Themis Reusable Rocket Takes Shape as ArianeGroup Completes Fit Check

ArianeGroup has brought the main elements of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator together for the first time during a "full-fit check." This milestone paves...
Europe commits €10.6B to develop IRIS2, a 290-satellite constellation for secure, resilient communications.

Europe Allocates €10.6B to Build and Launch IRIS2 Constellation

The European Space Agency and the European Commission have signed a contract with the SpaceRIDE consortium to develop and launch the IRIS2 secure communications...
Thales Alenia Space completes the Orbit Insertion Module that will assist in returning the first samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth.

Thales Completes Key Element of Mars Sample Return Mission

Thales Alenia Space has completed the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, which will ferry samples from the surface of Mars back...
French launch startup HyPrSpace reaches a key milestone in the development of its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets.

HyPrSpace Achieves Key Milestone in Baguette One Rocket Development

French launch startup HyPrSpace has announced that it has completed preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets. Founded in...
ESA has published a third iteration of its call for the development of a reusable rocket capable of delivering payloads of up to 60 tonnes to low Earth orbit.

Third Time’s the Charm? ESA Once Again Publishes 60T Rocket Study Call

The European Space Agency has published a third iteration of a proposed pathfinder study for the development of a European reusable super heavy-lift rocket...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible capsule undergoing testing to simulate launcher release, validating critical onboard systems.

The Exploration Company Completes Key Testing Milestone for Mission Possible

The Exploration Company has completed a critical milestone in the development of its Mission Possible capsule, successfully simulating the mission's launcher release phase. Founded in...

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