Poland's SpaceForest has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch its Perun rocket from the Portuguese island of Santa Maria in early 2026.

SpaceForest Expands Launch Plans with Portuguese Island Agreement

Poland-based rocket builder SpaceForest has signed an agreement with the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to launch its Perun rocket from the Portuguese island of Santa...
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot fire test of its Breeze thruster, which will be used aboard the service module of its Nyx Moon lunar lander.

The Exploration Company Tests Thruster for Nyx Moon Lunar Lander

Space transportation startup The Exploration Company has announced the successful first test firing of its Breeze thruster, which will be used aboard its Nyx...
EuroSpaceport has secured ESA backing for its North Sea floating launch platform, with Poland's SpaceForest set to launch its Perun rocket from it in 2026.

ESA Backs EuroSpaceport’s North Sea Launch Site

EuroSpaceport has secured European Space Agency support for its North Sea launch site. The announcement also revealed that Poland's SpaceForest has signed on to...
Italy's CIRA has successfully completed a key milestone in the development of the Space Rider Re-entry Module's Thermal Protection System.

Space Rider Nose Cone Passes Key Milestone

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed the structural dynamic qualification testing campaign of the Space Rider nose cone, marking a key milestone...
The UK Space Agency has committed £75.6 million to a mission focused on removing two dead satellites from orbit, with a launch expected by late 2028.

UK Government Commits £75.6M to Space Debris Removal Mission

The UK Space Agency has issued a £75.6 million (€87.3 million) call for proposals for what it describes as the nation’s first mission to...
Denmark's GomSpace has refinanced its €18 million European Investment Bank loan, with billionaire and major shareholder Peter Hargreaves taking over as the lender.

GomSpace Refinances €18M European Investment Bank Loan

Danish satellite manufacturer GomSpace has announced the refinancing of a SEK 200 million (€18 million) credit facility originally provided by the European Investment Bank...
ESA and Thales Alenia Space have completed a series of drop tests for the reusable Space Rider spacecraft, validating its autonomous landing accuracy.

ESA Validates Space Rider Landing Accuracy with Drop Test Campaign

The European Space Agency has confirmed the successful completion of a series of drop tests, validating the landing accuracy of its reusable Space Rider...
ESA has shortlisted 5 companies for its European Launcher Challenge, selecting rocket builders from Germany, Spain, France, and the UK to advance to the next phase.

ESA Shortlists Five Companies for European Launcher Challenge

The European Space Agency has selected Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, MaiaSpace, and Orbex to proceed to the next phase of its...
A sounding rocket launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July on a mission to collect meteoric smoke particles from the upper atmosphere.

Mission to Collect Meteoric Smoke Particles Launched from Norway

A sounding rocket was successfully launched from an Andøya Space facility in Norway on 5 July as part of a research mission to collect...
On 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said that introducing its medium-lift Proxima rocket would allow it to compete on price with SpaceX.

Orbex CEO Says Proxima Rocket Will Let It Compete on Price With SpaceX

While speaking to the UK Engagement with Space Committee on 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said the company would be able to compete...
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