ESA has proposed a €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities for defence.

ESA Proposes €1B Budget to Align European Space Capabilities for Defence

European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher unveiled the European Resilience from Space programme on Tuesday in Brussels. The initiative aims to pool national...
ESA has opened its first office in Japan as the two aim to strengthen ties, planning to cooperate in several areas in the future.

ESA Expands Global Presence with First Office in Japan

The European Space Agency has announced the opening of its first satellite office in Japan as the agency looks to deepen its cooperation with...
ArianeGroup to transfer responsibility for Vinci engine assembly and testing from France to Germany, with a new Lampoldshausen facility set to be built.

ArianeGroup to Transfer Responsibility for Vinci Assembly to German Subsidiary

ArianeGroup will transfer responsibility for the assembly of Ariane 6 Vinci upper-stage engines from Vernon, France, to Lampoldshausen, Germany. The agreement, signed on 24...
Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses, citing concerns over potential job cuts.

Unions’ Reactions Mixed to Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Merger

With the announcement that Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their space businesses into a single company, trade...
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space businesses into a new company expected to begin operations in 2027.

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Agree to Create European Space Behemoth

European aerospace giants Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their respective space businesses into a single new company....
Avio shareholders have approved a €400 million capital increase and granted its board the power to pursue a future raise without further shareholder approval.

Avio Shareholders Approve €400M Capital Increase

Avio shareholders approved a proposal to initiate a €400 million capital increase during an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Thursday. The company’s board was also...
Dublin-based Réaltra Space Systems Engineering has secured a €1.5 million contract to supply seven video telemetry systems for future Ariane 6 rocket launches.

ArianeGroup Awards €1.5M Contract to Réaltra for Ariane 6 Video Telemetry

Irish space electronics company Réaltra Space Systems Engineering has been awarded a €1.5 million contract by ArianeGroup to supply seven Independent Video Kits (VIKIs)...
Eutelsat’s LEO revenues surged 61% in Q1 2025–26 as its GEO and video segments declined, leaving overall revenue down 2.2% year-on-year.

Eutelsat’s LEO Revenues Surge as its GEO Business Slows

French satellite operator Eutelsat announced its first quarter 2025–26 financial results on 21 October, posting strong growth in its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO)...
The European Commission will launch the European Space Shield initiative in 2026 to develop and protect critical European dual-use space assets.

EU to Roll Out European Space Shield Initiative in 2026

As part of its Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, the European Commission has unveiled the European Space Shield, a new initiative aimed at protecting space...
Avio has completed a hot-fire test of its MR10 methalox engine, marking a key milestone in the development of its FD1 rocket demonstrator.

Avio Reaches Key Milestone in the Development of its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

Italian rocket builder Avio has completed a key hot-fire test of its methane-powered MR10 liquid rocket engine, which will initially power a single-stage demonstrator...
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