ESA has completed sterilisation of the ExoMars parachute that will slow the Rosalind Franklin rover’s descent for a safe touchdown on the Red Planet.

ESA Completes Sterilisation of ExoMars Parachute

The European Space Agency (ESA) has completed a more than 79-hour sterilisation of the parachute that will slow the descent of its Rosalind Franklin...
Arianespace launches another 32 Amazon LEO satellites aboard Ariane 6, completing the rocket’s second flight of 2026.

Arianespace Launches Another 32 Amazon LEO Satellites Aboard Ariane 6

European launch services provider Arianespace has successfully launched a second mission for Amazon, deploying 32 satellites for the company’s Amazon LEO constellation aboard an...
Spaceflux has extended its seed round to £9 million, with £3.5 million in new funding set to accelerate the company’s expansion.

Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 Million

UK-based space domain awareness startup Spaceflux has extended its seed round with an additional £3.5 million, bringing total funding to £9 million (approximately €10.4...
CNES has issued a call for a space kitchen prototype designed for future crewed deep space missions, with long-term testing planned in Toulouse.

CNES Publishes Call for a Space Kitchen

The French space agency CNES has published a call for the development and installation of a kitchen for use aboard crewed spacecraft embarking on...
ESA contract disclosures have revealed that its cost the agency roughly €51 million to launch the Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite aboard a Vega C rocket.

ESA Paid €51.65 Million to Launch Sentinel-1C on Vega-C Return to Flight

European Space Agency disclosures show that the agency paid more than €51 million to launch the European Commission’s Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite aboard a...
Rheinmetall has signed a Letter of Intent to establish a new satellite testing facility in Andøy, Norway.

​​Rheinmetall Signs Agreement for New Satellite Testing Facility in Norway

German aerospace and defence manufacturer Rheinmetall has signed a Letter of Intent with the municipality of Andøy for the establishment of a new satellite...
ESA has confirmed corrosion issues with HALO and I-HAB but pushed back against claims that this was the sole cause of delays to the station’s development.

ESA Sheds Light on NASA Administrator’s Claims on Gateway Modules

The European Space Agency has provided additional detail in response to claims made by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the condition of Gateway space...
The Exploration Company has signed an MoU with OCCAM Space to develop a clampband separation system for its Nyx capsule.

The Exploration Company Signs Agreement for Nyx Separation System

European in-space logistics startup The Exploration Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain’s OCCAM Space to develop a customised variant of its...
ATMOS Space Cargo has raised €25.7 million to build an initial fleet of three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and begin regular Earth return operations.

ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7 Million to Begin Space Return Operations

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has closed a €25.7 million Series A funding round, enabling it to begin initial operations of its...
Pangea Propulsion has secured €2 million in financing from the Catalan government to expand its manufacturing and testing capacity.

Spain’s Pangea Propulsion Secures €2 Million from the Catalan Government

The Catalan government has agreed to provide Pangea Propulsion with €2 million in financing to expand its manufacturing and testing capacity. Founded in 2018 as...