Isar Aerospace has announced that it has completed an integrated static fire test of Spectrum’s first stage, qualifying the rocket for its inaugural flight.

Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight

Isar Aerospace has announced the completion of the final tests on its Spectrum rocket, paving the way for its inaugural flight. The company stated...
The German Space Agency has signed on as an anchor customer for The Exploration Company’s microgravity research services.

The Exploration Company Secures DLR as an Anchor Customer

The German aerospace agency DLR has signed on to be an anchor customer for The Exploration Company’s microgravity research service aboard its Nyx spacecraft. Nyx...
ATMOS Space Cargo has secured €13.1 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its PHOENIX 2 capsule and complete its first two flights.

ATMOS Secures €13.1M in New Funding for PHOENIX 2 Capsule

Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo has been awarded €13.1 million in funding from the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator Programme. The company will use the funding...
ASI has begun Phase B development of TASTE, a CubeSat mission that will explore the Martian moon Deimos with an orbiter and a small lander.

Italy’s CubeSat Mission to a Martian Moon Enters Phase B Development

Italian space agency ASI has announced that its CubeSat mission to the Martian moon Deimos has entered Phase B, marking the commencement of preliminary...
Orbex's move to develop its medium-lift Proxima rocket is directly tied to its European Launcher Challenge bid, aiming to fund its development with the €150 million award.

Orbex Betting the Farm on Its European Launcher Challenge Bid

UK-based rocket builder Orbex has revealed that it is counting on a positive outcome from its European Launch Challenge bid to fund the development...
The Exploration Company has completed an initial test campaign of the oxygen-rich pre-burner for its Typhoon rocket engine, which will be capable of producing 250 tonnes of thrust.

The Exploration Company Tests Pre-Burner for High-Thrust Rocket Engine

The Exploration Company has completed a six-week test campaign of a pre-burner, marking a key step in the development of its high-thrust Typhoon rocket...
Europe must accelerate its work of launchers, says European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, stressing the need for bold decisions, policy action, and increased funding.

EU Commission Calls for Faster Progress on Launcher Development

During a keynote address at the Perspectives Spatiales 2025 event in Paris, European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space Andrius Kubilius outlined the challenging...
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a £127 million contract to develop two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for its £968 million ISTARI constellation.

UK MOD Taps Airbus to Build £127M Spy Satellite Constellation

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a £127 million contract to develop two reconnaissance satellites. The two satellites will make up...
ESA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative and is looking for additional bidders beyond those awarded Phase 1 contracts.

ESA Moves Forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Initiative

The European Space Agency has issued an initial Request for Information for Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative, aiming to identify...
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport commits €870,000 to explore solutions for Germany’s North Sea offshore launch platform development.

Germany Commits Additional €870k to Offshore Launch Facility

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport has committed an additional €870,000 to support the development of an offshore launch platform that will...