New DLR Team to Focus on VS-50 “Very Heavy Lift” Sounding Rocket
The German space agency DLR has formed a new team under its Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA) department to oversee the development of the VS-50...
Orbex Receives €3M to Establish “Green Propulsion Excellence Centre”
UK-based launch provider Orbex has been awarded DKK 23.7 million (€3.08 million) in funding from Innovation Fund Denmark to establish a "Green Propulsion Excellence...
Mysterious French Space Tug Startup OsmosX Secures €2M+ in Funding
French startup OsmosX has secured more than €2 million in new funding to continue the development of its multi-use space tug.
The funding round was...
Vast Contracts The Exploration Company for Cargo Mission
US commercial space station startup Vast has signed a contract with The Exploration Company for a cargo mission to the company's second Haven space...
Norway Shifts Responsibility for Launch Permits to Aviation Authority
Norway has decided that the responsibility for issuing permits for rocket launches from its territory will now be the responsibility of the Norwegian Civil...
ESA Signs Third Commercial Space Station Agreement
The European Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vast to explore the possibility of crewed missions to the company's planned commercial...
Isar Secure $20M in Growth Debt from US-based ATEL Ventures
German launch provider Isar Aerospace has secured $20 million (€18.39 million) in growth debt from California-based ATEL Ventures.
Munich-based Isar Aerospace is developing its...
Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Scheduled for 9 July
The European Space Agency has announced that the maiden flight of the Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to take place on 9 July from...
ESA Publishes an Initial Call for its European Launcher Challenge
The European Space Agency has published a Request for Information call aimed at assessing the status and ambitions of current and future European launch...
The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Nyx Moon Engine Prototype
The Exploration Company has announced that it has completed a hot fire test campaign of the second prototype of its Huracan engine. Once operational,...
