ispace-Europe has completed the Mission Definition Review for ESA’s MAGPIE lunar lander, which will prospect for water ice at the Moon’s south pole.

ispace-Europe Completes Key Milestone for ESA MAGPIE Lunar Rover

Luxembourg-based ispace-Europe has completed the Mission Definition Review for the European Space Agency’s MAGPIE lunar rover mission. The Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice...
Italian startup Astradyne has secured €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Solar-Z lightweight solar array for small satellites.

Satellite Solar Panel Startup Astradyne Closes €2M Seed Round

Italian startup Astradyne has secured €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Solar-Z product, a lightweight solar array designed to...
ReOrbit has closed a €45 million all-equity Series A to expand its satellite manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand.

Finnish Satellite Manufacturer ReOrbit Closes €45M Series A

Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has closed a €45 million Series A funding round, part of which will be used to expand its manufacturing capacity. Founded...
ICEYE has secured a €158 million contract to provide the Finnish Defence Forces with an undisclosed number of SAR satellites.

Finnish Defence Forces Award ICEYE €158M Contract for SAR Satellites

Earth observation data provider and satellite manufacturer ICEYE has secured a €158 million contract from the Finnish Defence Forces to supply an undisclosed number...
Orbital Paradigm has announced that it has secured three customers for its KID reentry capsule demonstration mission, set to launch in late 2025.

Orbital Paradigm Secures Three Customers for 2025 Reentry Capsule Demo

Spanish startup Orbital Paradigm has announced that it has secured three customers for a flight aboard its KID subscale reentry demonstrator capsule, scheduled for...
CNES has signed a €31 million contract with UNIVITY and TDF for the demonstration of satellite-enabled global 5G connectivity.

CNES Signs €31M Contract for Space-Based 5G Connectivity Demo

The French space agency CNES has signed a €31 million contract with Paris-based startup UNIVITY and telecommunications and broadcasting giant TDF to conduct an...
The European Commission has launched a €1.95 million call for studies examining mobile responsive launch systems capable of rapidly deploying satellites into orbit.

EU to Commission Mobile Responsive Launch System Studies

The European Commission has launched a call for studies to examine the potential of a mobile responsive launch system, a capability that would enable...
Avio has signed a new agreement with the US Armed Forces to supply solid rocket motors for tactical missiles.

Avio Signs New Tactical Propulsion Agreement with US Armed Forces

Italian rocket builder Avio has signed a new contract with the US Armed Forces for the production of solid rocket motors used to power...
MaiaSpace has completed a six-month burst test campaign that pushed multiple subscale propellant tank prototypes to failure.

MaiaSpace Completes Burst Test Campaign and Begins Orbital Vehicle Development

French rocket builder and ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has announced the completion of a months-long test campaign that subjected several subscale prototypes of its propellant...

Avio and Isar Aerospace Win ESA Flight Ticket Initiative Launch Contracts

The European Space Agency has awarded launch service contracts to Avio and Isar Aerospace under its Flight Ticket Initiative. Announced in October 2023, the Flight...