CNES Issues Call to Develop Standardized Launcher Ground Systems
CNES has issued a call for the development of standardized ground systems that would allow a single launch pad to be used by multiple...
Investigation Identifies Cause of Ariane 6 APU Anomaly
An Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force update has identified exceeded temperature limits as the cause of an APU anomaly during the rocket's inaugural flight.
Europe's...
“Competition Might Have Its Limits,” Says Arianespace CEO
Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël has suggested that focusing on competition may not be the best approach in developing an Ariane 6 successor.
In an interview...
NASA Taps Finland’s ICEYE to Provide Earth Observation Data
Finnish Earth observation data provider ICEYE has won a five-year contract with NASA to provide radar satellite imagery for Earth science and research purposes.
ICEYE...
Avio Plans Introduction of Vega Next Rocket Beyond 2032
Italian rocket builder Avio has revealed that it plans to introduce its post-Vega-E "Vega Next" rocket beyond 2032.
Last week the final flight of the...
EU Commits €100M to Improve Competitiveness of European Space Industry
The European Commission announced 10 September that it has signed an agreement with SPACE AISBL to co-manage the European Partnership for Globally Competitive Space...
Isar CEO Tempers Expectations for Inaugural Spectrum Flight
Isar Aerospace CEO Daniel Metzler has stated that he would consider the first flight of its Spectrum rocket a success if it doesn't "blow...
Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Sample Collection for Mars Missions
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated autonomous sample collection capabilities using a four-wheeled rover called Codi.
Over the last three years, ESA and Airbus...
Greece Awards Contracts Totalling €53M to ICEYE and OroraTech
As part of its National Microsatellite Programme, Greece has selected ICEYE from Finland and OroraTech from Germany to provide the country with six Earth...
Czech Government Signs Agreement with Axiom for Astronaut Mission
The Czech government has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based commercial spaceflight company Axiom Space. The agreement will lay the groundwork for a...
