ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti to Lead Agency’s LEO Cargo Return Initiative
European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has announced that she will be leading the agency's team responsible for implementing its LEO Cargo Return Service...
ESA Boosts Deep-Space Comms Capacity with Cryocooled Upgrade
The European Space Agency's deep-space communications station in Spain has been upgraded, boosting its download capacity.
Deep space networks are facing an unprecedented demand for...
Greece Announces €60M Earth Observation Microsatellite Constellation
The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance has announced that the country is going ahead with the development of a €60-million Earth observation microsatellite constellation....
Exolaunch Awarded First European Space Agency Launch Contract
German payload aggregator and in-space logistics company Exolaunch has been awarded a contract to launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS)....
European-Made 3D Printer Will Be the First to Print Metal in Space
A 3D printer developed by Airbus under a European Space Agency contract will be the first to print metal components aboard the International Space...
T-Minus Engineering to Launch First European Mission of 2024
While the continent prepares for the maiden launch of Ariane 6, a small company from the Netherlands is getting ready to perform what could...
POLARIS Spaceplanes Conduct First Rocket-Powered Roll Test
German startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has completed the first rocket-powered roll test of its MIRA demonstrator.
MIRA is 4.25 metres long and is equipped with four...
ESA to Begin Dismantling Ariane 6 Test Article
With the completion of fuel line and umbilical disconnection testing, the European Space Agency and its project partners have successfully completed all major Ariane...
Italy’s Space Agency and Armed Forces Sign Agreement to Collaborate
Italy's Joint Forces Operational Command (COVI) has signed an operational agreement with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) for collaboration in the area of space.
COVI...
DLR Validate Miniaturized Satellite Laser Ranging Solution
Following a year of testing, the German space agency DLR has validated that its miniaturized satellite laser ranging (SLR) solution is a realistic alternative...