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...
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...