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...
ESA has announced an in-orbit refueling demonstration mission aimed at developing technology that may be used aboard the European Commission’s IRIS2 satellites.

ESA to Launch In-Orbit Refuelling Demonstration Mission

The European Space Agency has announced a new initiative to design, build, and test a prototype in-orbit refuelling system for green, self-pressurizing propellants. Announced on...
ATMOS Space Cargo has received FAA approval to launch its Phoenix re-entry capsule aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in April.

FAA Approves ATMOS Re-Entry Capsule Test Ahead of 2025 Launch

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch the...
CNES has launched Project DEMESURE, an initiative to develop a reusable upper stage for an Ariane 6-class rocket.

CNES to Develop Reusable Upper Stage for Heavy-Lift Rocket

The French space agency CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a reusable upper stage for a heavy-lift rocket. On 3 February, CNES...
The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has selected Thales Alenia Space to design and develop the Emirates Airlock for NASA’s lunar Gateway space station.

Thales Alenia Space to Build Emirates Airlock for Lunar Gateway Station

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract to design and develop the Emirates...
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...