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Avio has revealed that the critical design review of the P160C booster has been completed. The booster will be used aboard both Ariane 6 and Vega E.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Passes Critical Design Review

Italian rocket maker Avio has announced that the solid fuel P160C booster has passed its critical design review. The booster will be used aboard...
ESA has published a call aimed at beginning the development of a demonstrator of a reusable rocket upper stage.

ESA Announces Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

The European Space Agency has published a call to begin work on a demonstrator of a reusable launch vehicle upper stage. Published on 13 March,...
DLR has successfully test fired its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator at its Lampoldshausen facility.

DLR Test Fires LUMEN Upper Stage Rocket Engine Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR has successfully completed several test firings of its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator. The engine will not be...
POLARIS Spaceplanes faces a challenge as its MIRA demonstrator sustains damage during takeoff. Discover how the German startup is responding.

POLARIS Spaceplanes’ MIRA Vehicle Damaged During Takeoff

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that its MIRA demonstrator was damaged during a takeoff incident. The incident occurred during a test flight that was...
ESA has signed a framework agreement with Hungary to assist the country with its Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) initiative.

Hungary Signs Agreement with ESA for its Astronaut Programme

Hungary has signed a framework agreement with the European Space Agency for cooperation in the development and management of the country's Hungarian to Orbit...
ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

The European Space Agency has published the call for the development and operation of its ARRAKIHS mission. ARRAKIHS (Analysis of Resolved Remnants of Accreted...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstration flight will not occur in 2024 as previously expected. In an interview with Bloomberg on...
SUAS Aerospace is seeking €5 million in seed funding to begin developing rocket launch and testing facilities in Ireland.

Irish Launch Facility Startup Eyes US Investors for Seed Funding

Cork-based startup SUAS Aerospace announced that it has begun efforts to raise €5 million in seed funding. The company plans to use the funding...
The UK government has pledged to invest £10 million in funding to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland.

UK Government Pledges £10M in Funding to SaxaVord

The UK government has pledged £10 million in funding to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, which is expected to host a maiden orbital launch later...
ESA has published a call for a feasibility study that would examine the possibility of collecting nighttime remote sensing data.

ESA Aim to Observe the Dark Side of Earth

The European Space Agency has published a call for a study that would examine the feasibility and commercial viability of collecting nighttime remote sensing...

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