CNES has confirmed that the first flight of its FROG-H reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to early 2026.

CNES Pushes FROG-H Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Debut to 2026

The French space agency CNES has confirmed to European Spaceflight that the debut of its upgraded FROG reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to...
ArianeGroup has completed integration of the first Themis reusable rocket prototype, kicking off its combined test phase and paving the way for an initial low-altitude hop.

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Integration Ahead of Combined Tests

ArianeGroup has announced that the first Themis reusable rocket demonstrator has been fully integrated and is on its own four legs on a launch...
Space Cargo Unlimited has secured €27.5 million in Series A funding to continue the development of its BentoBox return capsule.

Space Cargo Unlimited Secures €27.5M for BentoBox Payload Platform

In-space logistics provider Space Cargo Unlimited has closed a €27.5 million Series A funding round to continue the development of its BentoBox payload platform. In...
CNES has officially begun construction of its new multi-user launch facility in French Guiana, marked by a “laying of the first stone” ceremony.

Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

The French space agency CNES has officially begun construction of a new multi-user commercial launch facility on the grounds of the Guiana Space Centre...
Poland has committed 2 billion PLN (€470 million) to build six secure communications satellites as an added contribution to the European Union's IRIS2 constellation.

Poland to Commission Six Satellites as Added IRIS2 Contribution

Poland’s Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy has announced that the country has allocated 2 billion PLN (€470 million) for the purchase of six...
PLD Space has completed a burst test of its MIURA 5 first stage booster, a key milestone in its preparation for the rocket's 2026 debut.

PLD Space Completes MIURA 5 Stage 1 Burst Test

Spanish rocket builder PLD Space has successfully completed a burst test of a full-scale prototype of its MIURA 5 first stage booster. PLD Space was...
A CNES call for proposals has revealed that the inaugural test flight of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to 2027.

CNES Call Reveals Inaugural Callisto Flight Test Pushed to 2027

A 12 September call for proposals published by the French space agency CNES has revealed that the inaugural flight of the Callisto reusable rocket...
Messium has secured £3.3 million in funding to accelerate the rollout of its hyperspectral data analytics platform that helps farmers track nitrogen levels in crops.

UK-Based Hyperspectral Data Analytics Startup Messium Raises £3.3M

UK-based startup Messium has raised £3.3 million in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its agricultural analytics platform, which uses AI to analyse...
Cailabs has raised €57 million in new funding to ramp up production of its optical ground stations to up to 50 units per year by 2027.

Cailabs Raises €57M to Ramp Up Production of Optical Ground Station

French optical communication systems provider Cailabs has secured €57 million in new funding that it will use to scale production of its optical ground...
Avio has approved a €400 million capital increase to expand rocket and defence production, backed by Jefferies and Morgan Stanley.

Avio Approves €400M Capital Increase to Expand Defence and Rocket Production

Italian rocket builder Avio’s Board of Directors has approved a €400 million capital increase to fund an expansion of its manufacturing capacity to meet...