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D-Orbit has signed a launch contract with UK-based rocket builder Orbex for two Prime launches over the next three years.

Orbex and D-Orbit Ink Two-Launch Agreement

UK-based rocket builder Orbex announced on 3 February that it has signed a two-launch deal with Italian in-orbit logistics provider D-Orbit. The deal includes...
The European Space Agency has awarded a €367 million contract to Thales Alenia Space to build the EnVision probe, which will explore Venus.

Thales Alenia Space Wins €367M Contract to Build EnVision Venus Explorer

The European Space Agency has awarded Thales Alenia Space a €367 million contract to build the EnVision probe, which will be tasked with exploring...
ESA has awarded a €862M contract to Thales Alenia Space to develop the Argonaut Lunar Descent Element, which will carry the ArgoNET mission to the Moon in 2031.

ESA Awards Thales Alenia Space €862M Argonaut Moon Lander Contract

The European Space Agency has awarded a €862 million contract to Thales Alenia Space to build the Descent Element of the agency's Argonaut Moon...
Arianespace signs three launch contracts in two days to carry PLATO, Sentinel-1D, and the first two second-generation Galileo satellites to orbit aboard Ariane 6 rockets

Arianespace Secures Three Ariane 6 Launch Deals in Two Days

During the 17th European Space Conference, held in Brussels on 28 and 29 January, Arianespace was awarded contracts to launch PLATO, Sentinel-1D, and a...
The UK Government has invested £20 million into Orbex to support the first flight of Prime and boost the company’s European Launcher Challenge bid.

UK Government Backs Orbex with £20M Investment

The UK Government has announced a £20 million (€23,8 million) investment in Orbex to support the construction and launch of its first Prime rocket...
Arianespace has announced that the second flight of Ariane 6 will occur at 5:24 PM CET on 26 February.

Arianespace to Launch Second Ariane 6 Rocket on 26 February

Arianespace has announced that the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket will take place on 26 February at 5:24 PM CET (1:24 PM...
UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge.

UK Space Agency Launch Director Hints at Major Support for Orbex

The UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch, Matthew Archer, has stated that it is "essential" for the country to participate in the European Launcher...
ESA Member States will vote on the future of the Space Rider programme at the Ministerial Council meeting in November, including potential evolutions.

ESA Member States to Vote on Future of Space Rider in November

ESA Member States will decide on the future of the Space Rider programme during the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen this November, Programme...
HyImpulse, Latitude, MaiaSpace, Orbex, RFA and The Exploration Company have sent an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities for the implementation of the agency's European Launcher Challenge.

European Launch Startups Send Open Letter to ESA Outlining Key Priorities

Six European launch startups have penned and released an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities they urge the agency to consider when implementing...
Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural launch of its Spectrum rocket within the next few months, according to an announcement from the Norwegian government.

Inaugural Isar Spectrum Flight Expected Within “Next Few Months”

A Norwegian government announcement has revealed that Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural flight of its two-stage Spectrum rocket within the “next few...

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