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Coverage of the latest news and developments in the European space industry, including missions, policies, and major events.

Avio paid its CEO €460,000 in bonuses in 2023 even though Vega C remains grounded and the final Vega flight is in question.

Avio CEO Received €460K in Bonuses and Incentives for 2023

Italian rocket maker Avio has revealed that its CEO Giulio Ranzo received €459,800 in bonuses and other incentives for 2023. The CEO's total package...
The French government is expected to announce that it will award launch contracts to four startups with a combined value of €400 million.

France Expected to Commit €400M to Support Four Launch Startups

This week, the French government is expected to announce that it will commit to purchasing the first flights aboard the rockets of four of...
Dawn Aerospace has expanded its European headquarters moving into a new 1,700 square metre building.

Dawn Aerospace Further Expands Its European Presence

Space transportation company Dawn Aerospace has expanded its European headquarters moving into a new 1,700 square metre building to keep up with the growth...
ESA has committed to supporting the development of the DCUBED in-space solar array manufacturing demonstration.

DCUBED Announce In-Space Solar Array Manufacturing Demonstration

German space hardware company DCUBED has announced that it will launch an in-space solar array manufacturing demonstration mission in 2025. The mission is expected to...
ESA has awarded €233.4 million in contracts for the development of the first two missions of its FutureNAV programme.

ESA Awards €233M for Three Navigation Satellites

The European Space Agency has awarded three contracts with a combined value of €233.4 million for the development of the first two missions of...
ESA has revealed that a few thin layers of ice have formed on the optics of its Euclid telescope, impacting its operations.

ESA’ Euclid Telescope Has an Ice Problem

The European Space Agency has revealed that a few layers of ice approximately the width of a strand of DNA have begun to impact...
ESA, DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have agreed to add Moon mission control capabilities to the Columbus Control Centre.

ESA and DLR Agree to Build Moon Mission Control Centre

The European Space Agency, the German space agency DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have signed a letter of intent to add Moon...
Avio has revealed that the critical design review of the P160C booster has been completed. The booster will be used aboard both Ariane 6 and Vega E.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Passes Critical Design Review

Italian rocket maker Avio has announced that the solid fuel P160C booster has passed its critical design review. The booster will be used aboard...
ESA has published a call aimed at beginning the development of a demonstrator of a reusable rocket upper stage.

ESA Announces Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

The European Space Agency has published a call to begin work on a demonstrator of a reusable launch vehicle upper stage. Published on 13 March,...
DLR has successfully test fired its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator at its Lampoldshausen facility.

DLR Test Fires LUMEN Upper Stage Rocket Engine Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR has successfully completed several test firings of its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator. The engine will not be...

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