Italy's CIRA has successfully completed a key milestone in the development of the Space Rider Re-entry Module's Thermal Protection System.

Space Rider Nose Cone Passes Key Milestone

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed the structural dynamic qualification testing campaign of the Space Rider nose cone, marking a key milestone...
The UK Space Agency has committed £75.6 million to a mission focused on removing two dead satellites from orbit, with a launch expected by late 2028.

UK Government Commits £75.6M to Space Debris Removal Mission

The UK Space Agency has issued a £75.6 million (€87.3 million) call for proposals for what it describes as the nation’s first mission to...
Denmark's GomSpace has refinanced its €18 million European Investment Bank loan, with billionaire and major shareholder Peter Hargreaves taking over as the lender.

GomSpace Refinances €18M European Investment Bank Loan

Danish satellite manufacturer GomSpace has announced the refinancing of a SEK 200 million (€18 million) credit facility originally provided by the European Investment Bank...
ESA and Thales Alenia Space have completed a series of drop tests for the reusable Space Rider spacecraft, validating its autonomous landing accuracy.

ESA Validates Space Rider Landing Accuracy with Drop Test Campaign

The European Space Agency has confirmed the successful completion of a series of drop tests, validating the landing accuracy of its reusable Space Rider...
ESA has shortlisted 5 companies for its European Launcher Challenge, selecting rocket builders from Germany, Spain, France, and the UK to advance to the next phase.

ESA Shortlists Five Companies for European Launcher Challenge

The European Space Agency has selected Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, MaiaSpace, and Orbex to proceed to the next phase of its...
A sounding rocket launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July on a mission to collect meteoric smoke particles from the upper atmosphere.

Mission to Collect Meteoric Smoke Particles Launched from Norway

A sounding rocket was successfully launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July as part of a research mission to collect...
On 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said that introducing its medium-lift Proxima rocket would allow it to compete on price with SpaceX.

Orbex CEO Says Proxima Rocket Will Let It Compete on Price With SpaceX

While speaking to the UK Engagement with Space Committee on 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said the company would be able to compete...
Space Cargo Unlimited has secured €12.5 million in new funding from the European Innovation Council for its BentoBox in-orbit testing and manufacturing platform.

Space Cargo Unlimited Secures €12.5M for BentoBox In-Orbit Platform

Luxembourg-based Space Cargo Unlimited has secured €12.5 million in funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator to advance the development of its BentoBox in-orbit...
ArianeGroup has successfully completed a key test campaign of its Prometheus rocket engine, which will initially power the Themis reusable rocket demonstrator.

ArianeGroup Completes Key Prometheus Rocket Engine Tests

European rocket builder ArianeGroup has announced that it completed a series of Prometheus rocket engine test ignitions on 20 June, marking a key milestone...
Sidereus Space Dynamics is nearing completion of its Solaris Test Bench, which will be used for critical testing of its EOS launch system ahead of its first flight in 2026.

Sidereus Space Dynamics Nears Completion of EOS Test Stand

Italian rocket builder Sidereus Space Dynamics has announced that it is nearing completion of its Solaris Test Bench, which will be used for key...
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