ESA Announces Recipients of LEO Cargo Return Service Contracts
The European Space Agency has announced that it has awarded contracts for its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative to The Exploration Company and Thales...
ESA Reveals Timeline for Final Push to Maiden Ariane 6 Flight
With the release of its most recent Ariane 6 joint update report, the European Space Agency has outlined the clearest picture yet of the...
CNES Signs On as First Customer for French Propulsion Startup ION-X
Satellite propulsion startup ION-X has announced that the French space agency CNES has signed a contract to become the company's first customer.
ION-X was founded...
NASA Signs Agreement to Assist ESA With Mars Rover Mission
The European Space Agency has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA to formalize the aspects of its Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission...
Aerospacelab Breaks Ground on Satellite Megafactory in Belgium
Belgian-based Aerospacelab has broken ground on a satellite manufacturing megafactory that, once operational, will be capable of producing up to 500 satellites a year....
New Spanish Space Agency Chief Named
Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has appointed Juan Carlos Cortés Pulido as the first director of the country's fledgling space agency.
The creation...
French Space Commander Concerned About Impact of Ariane 6 Delays
French Air and Space Force Commander General Philippe Adam has expressed concern that Europe's launch capacity shortage could delay the launch of key national...
ESA Signs Contract for Its Satellite Control Centre of the Future
The European Space Agency signed a contract with German architecture firm H2S Architekten on 14 May for the construction of a futuristic new satellite...
Thales Alenia Space Delivers Pressurized Module for 21st Cygnus Spacecraft
Thales Alenia Space has confirmed that the pressurized module for the 21st Northrop Grumman Cygnus Spacecraft is on its way to US shores. The...
The Exploration Company’s New Hire Will Drive Human Spaceflight
The Exploration Company has hired Blue Origin's director of human spaceflight, Mark Kirasich, as its vice president of US operations. According to the company's...
