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

A CAA environmental assessment report has revealed details about Rocket Factory Augsburg’s future SaxaVord operations.

RFA Environmental Assessment Report Details SaxaVord Operations

An Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) report published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for public consultation has given greater insight into Rocket Factory...
Southern Launch has announced that the maiden suborbital HyImpulse SR75 rocket launch will occur between late April and early May.

Maiden HyImpulse SR75 Rocket Launch Set for Late April/Early May

The maiden flight of the suborbital HyImpulse SR75 rocket is set to occur from the Koonibba Test Range in Australia between late April and...
The DLR MAPHEUS 14 flight carried 14 payloads with a combined mass of 442.8 kilograms to an altitude of 265.2 kilometres.

MAPHEUS 14 Flight Carries 442-Kilogram Payload to 265 Kilometres

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) MAPHEUS 14 flight was successfully launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden on 27 February, carrying several scientific experiments....
Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it will begin testing aerial refueling systems this year.

POLARIS Spaceplanes to Begin Testing Aerial Refueling Capability

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes announced late last week that it is preparing to begin testing systems to enable the aerial refueling of its AURORA...
A small rover built by CNES and DLR that will explore the surface of Phobos arrived in Japan ahead of its launch in 2026.

Europe’s Martian Moon Rover Arrives in Japan

A small rover built by DLR and CNES to explore the surface of the Martian moon Phobos has arrived in Japan ahead of a...
The Netherlands Space Office has signed an agreement to proceed with a €42 million investment in laser satellite comms.

The Netherlands Proceed with €42M Laser Satellite Comms Development

The Netherlands Space Office has signed an agreement with the NXTGEN High-Tech programme to collaborate on how a €42 million investment in laser satellite...
Core-and-Second-Stages-for-Ariane-6-Maiden-Flight-Arrive-in-Kourou

Core and Second Stages for Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Arrive in Kourou

The cargo ship Canopée has completed a ten-day transatlantic voyage to deliver the core and second stages of the first Ariane 6 rocket to...
The TEXUS-59 suborbital science mission has been launched from Esrange, carrying experiments for ESA and DLR.

TEXUS-59 Science Mission Successfully Launched from Esrange

The joint DLR/ESA TEXUS-59 suborbital science mission was successfully launched on 15 February from Esrange Space Center in Sweden. TEXUS-59 was launched at 14:42...
The UK Space Agency will make up to £15 million available for science and technology payloads should an all-British Axiom mission proceed.

UKSA May or May Not Offer £15M for Science Aboard Axiom Mission

The UK Space Agency announced 20 February that it could make up to £15 million in funding available for science and technology payloads should...
ESA has awarded €1.3 million in co-funding to PLD Space to develop a modular Miura 5 payload adapter.

ESA Awards €1.3M in Co-Funding to PLD for Miura 5 Payload Adapter

The European Space Agency announced 19 February that it had awarded €1.3 million in co-funding to PLD Space for the development of a modular...

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