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NATO has contracted Finnish Earth observation data provider ICEYE to provide SAR satellite data to its Situation Centre at NATO HQ in Brussels.

NATO Contracts ICEYE to Provide Earth Observation Data

NATO has awarded a contract to Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE to supply Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data to its Situation Centre in Brussels. Founded...
Airbus has been awarded a £150 million contract to build the ExoMars lander platform that will deliver Europe’s Rosalind Franklin rover to the Martian surface in 2030.

Airbus Awarded £150M Contract for ExoMars Lander Platform

The European Space Agency and ExoMars prime contractor Thales Alenia Space have awarded Airbus a £150 million (€179.4 million) contract to build the landing...
Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum rocket launch ends in failure seconds after successfully clearing the launch pad at Andøya Spaceport in Norway.

Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Flight Ends in Failure

The inaugural launch of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket ended in failure on 30 March, less than thirty seconds into its flight. Spectrum is a...
taly’s IRIDE Pathfinder satellite has entered service, with the first imagery captured by the satellite being released during an event at ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation.

Italy’s IRIDE Pathfinder Satellite Beams Back First Views of Earth

Italy’s HEO Pathfinder satellite, part of the country’s planned IRIDE constellation, has begun its operational phase and transmitted its first imagery from space. The Italian...
UK space experts urge House of Lords to prioritise sovereign launch capabilities, citing global competitiveness and rising geopolitical uncertainty.

UK Must Foster Sovereign Launch Capability, Experts Tell Committee

A UK House of Lords special inquiry committee has heard from industry experts on the importance of fostering a sovereign launch capability. The UK Engagement...
Sateliot secures €70M in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of its 100-satellite 5G IoT constellation, aiming to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2030.

Spanish satellite operator Sateliot closes €70M Series B

Sateliot has closed a €70 million Series B funding round that it will use to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit constellation. Founded...
On 24 March, ESA officially published a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge, offering up to €169 million per company.

ESA Issues Call for European Launcher Challenge Proposals

The European Space Agency has officially published a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge (ELC). Initiated in November 2023, the programme aims...
A Spaceo-led consortium has won a €3 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to test an inflatable drag sail for deorbiting satellites.

ESA Taps Spaceo-Led Consortium to Test Inflatable Satellite Deorbit System

A consortium led by Portuguese start-up Spaceo has won a European Space Agency contract to test an inflatable drag sail designed to deorbit small...
After a month-long delay, ESA announced that it will publish a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge next week.

After Delays, ESA to Publish Launcher Challenge Call Next Week

During a press briefing following the 332nd ESA Council meeting, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced that the agency will publish a call for...
Credit: MaiaSpace

MaiaSpace Has Secured Its First Commercial Customer

French launch startup MaiaSpace has secured its first commercial customer, signing a launch services agreement with in-space logistics company Exotrail. MaiaSpace is developing a small,...

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