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

Orbex's move to develop its medium-lift Proxima rocket is directly tied to its European Launcher Challenge bid, aiming to fund its development with the €150 million award.

Orbex Betting the Farm on Its European Launcher Challenge Bid

UK-based rocket builder Orbex has revealed that it is counting on a positive outcome from its European Launch Challenge bid to fund the development...
The Exploration Company has completed an initial test campaign of the oxygen-rich pre-burner for its Typhoon rocket engine, which will be capable of producing 250 tonnes of thrust.

The Exploration Company Tests Pre-Burner for High-Thrust Rocket Engine

The Exploration Company has completed a six-week test campaign of a pre-burner, marking a key step in the development of its high-thrust Typhoon rocket...
Europe must accelerate its work of launchers, says European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, stressing the need for bold decisions, policy action, and increased funding.

EU Commission Calls for Faster Progress on Launcher Development

During a keynote address at the Perspectives Spatiales 2025 event in Paris, European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space Andrius Kubilius outlined the challenging...
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a £127 million contract to develop two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for its £968 million ISTARI constellation.

UK MOD Taps Airbus to Build £127M Spy Satellite Constellation

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a £127 million contract to develop two reconnaissance satellites. The two satellites will make up...
ESA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative and is looking for additional bidders beyond those awarded Phase 1 contracts.

ESA Moves Forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Initiative

The European Space Agency has issued an initial Request for Information for Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative, aiming to identify...
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport commits €870,000 to explore solutions for Germany’s North Sea offshore launch platform development.

Germany Commits Additional €870k to Offshore Launch Facility

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport has committed an additional €870,000 to support the development of an offshore launch platform that will...
ESA has announced an in-orbit refueling demonstration mission aimed at developing technology that may be used aboard the European Commission’s IRIS2 satellites.

ESA to Launch In-Orbit Refuelling Demonstration Mission

The European Space Agency has announced a new initiative to design, build, and test a prototype in-orbit refuelling system for green, self-pressurizing propellants. Announced on...
ATMOS Space Cargo has received FAA approval to launch its Phoenix re-entry capsule aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in April.

FAA Approves ATMOS Re-Entry Capsule Test Ahead of 2025 Launch

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch the...
CNES has launched Project DEMESURE, an initiative to develop a reusable upper stage for an Ariane 6-class rocket.

CNES to Develop Reusable Upper Stage for Heavy-Lift Rocket

The French space agency CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a reusable upper stage for a heavy-lift rocket. On 3 February, CNES...
The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has selected Thales Alenia Space to design and develop the Emirates Airlock for NASA’s lunar Gateway space station.

Thales Alenia Space to Build Emirates Airlock for Lunar Gateway Station

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract to design and develop the Emirates...

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