Japan’s ElevationSpace has selected an Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket to launch its AOBA re-entry demonstrator in the second half of 2026.

Isar Secures New Launch Contract as it Prepares for Spectrum Debut

German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has signed a launch services agreement with Japanese in-space logistics company ElevationSpace, securing a Spectrum rocket flight for the...
The Nammo UK Leros 4-ET rocket engine has powered the first successful commercial lunar landing with Blue Ghost 1 touching down safely on 2 March.

Nammo UK Engine Powers First Successful Commercial Lunar Landing

The Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander has completed a historic touchdown on the surface of the Moon, powered by an engine designed and...
ESA has granted Sentinel-2A a one-year exceptional and temporary extension, delaying its retirement and increasing Sentinel-2 revisit times.

Sentinel-2A Given One-Year Exceptional and Temporary Extension

The European Space Agency has announced that the Sentinel-2A satellite has received a one-year extension, delaying its planned retirement. As part of the European Commission's...
POLARIS Spaceplanes has secured a contract from Germany’s defence procurement agency to design a hypersonic research vehicle.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Secures Contract for Hypersonic Research Vehicle

POLARIS Spaceplanes has received a contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to design a hypersonic research...
SpaceForest has completed the first long-duration hot fire test of its upgraded SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine, which will power its PERUN suborbital rocket.

SpaceForest Completes Full-Duration Test of Hybrid Rocket Engine

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest has successfully completed a full-duration hot fire test of an upgraded version of its SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine. The engine...
The Italian Aerospace Research Centre has successfully qualified Space Rider’s Body Flaps, a key element of the reusable spacecraft’s thermal protection system.

CIRA Qualifies Key Element of Space Rider’s Thermal Protection System

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has announced the successful qualification of Space Rider’s Body Flaps, a key element of the reusable spacecraft’s thermal...
Magdrive has announced the closure of a $10.5 million (€9.99 million) seed round to advance its high-thrust electric propulsion technology.

Magdrive Raises $10.5M to Advance Satellite Propulsion Systems

UK-based in-space propulsion company Magdrive has announced the closure of a $10.5 million (€9.99 million) seed round to advance its high-thrust electric propulsion technology. Founded...
Poland’s Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation has completed a second hot fire test campaign for its Throttleable Liquid Propulsion Demonstrator rocket engine.

Poland Completes Second Variable-Thrust Rocket Engine Test Campaign

The Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation has successfully completed its second hot-fire test campaign for the Throttleable Liquid Propulsion Demonstrator rocket engine. Development of...
Avio successfully test-fires its Multi-Purpose Green Engine for the first time. The engine will be used to power launch systems and in-orbit logistics vehicles.

Avio Test Fires Multi-Purpose Green Engine for the First Time

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced the first successful test firing of its new bipropellant rocket engine, designed for a range of in-orbit logistics...
PLD Space has signed an agreement to launch Miura 5 rockets from Oman's Etlaq Spaceport and plans to secure a third launch site soon.

PLD Space Signs Agreement to Launch Miura 5 from Oman

Spanish launch provider PLD Space has signed an agreement with Oman's Etlaq Spaceport, securing it as the company’s second launch site for the Miura...