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...
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...