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ArianeGroup has begun assembling the second Ariane 6 rocket on the launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre.

Second Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Shape as Spy Satellite Payload Arrives

ArianeGroup has shared that the core stage and two boosters for the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket have been assembled on the...
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has granted RFA a vertical launch licence for the debut of its RFA ONE rocket in 2025 from SaxaVord.

RFA Granted Launch Licence for RFA ONE Debut from SaxaVord

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Rocket Factory Augsburg with a vertical launch licence to conduct the inaugural flight of its RFA...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 has launched the Pathfinder Hawk satellite, a prototype for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Earth observation constellation.

SpaceX Launches Pathfinder for Italy’s €1.1B IRIDE Constellation

The Pathfinder Hawk satellite has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on behalf of the Italian government. It is the first satellite...
ArianeGroup is pushing to secure the launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation.

ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion stated on 10 January that discussions regarding a launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation must begin...
ESA will award a major development contract for its Argonaut lunar lander in Q1 2025, with the inaugural mission expected in 2031.

ESA Set to Sign Major Argonaut Lunar Lander Contract in Q1

The European Space Agency expects to award a contract to build the main element of its Argonaut lunar lander in the first quarter of...
Testing of the P160 solid-fuel booster for Ariane 6 begins in March, a key upgrade for Arianespace to meet Amazon Project Kuiper commitment.

Testing of Key Ariane 6 Upgrade to Begin in March

The European Space Agency will begin testing the P160 solid-fuel booster in March 2025. The booster will replace the current P120 booster and will...
Germany, Italy, and the UK cut their ESA 2025 budget contributions by €430M, while Poland and Switzerland led with the largest increases.

Germany, Italy, and the UK Slash ESA Contributions by €430M

The European Space Agency’s 2025 budget has dropped below its 2024 level after Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom collectively cut their contributions by...
Rocket Factory Augsburg is “fully focused” on building a new RFA ONE first stage, aiming to complete its inaugural flight in 2025.

RFA “Fully Focused” on Building New First Stage for 2025 Launch Attempt

German launch services provider Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is currently focused on building a new first stage for the inaugural flight of its RFA...
Airbus has delivered the first units of a key subsystem for NASA's Gateway HALO module, which will be used for integration testing.

Airbus Delivers Key System for NASA’s Gateway Space Station

Airbus Defence and Space has announced that it has delivered the first two units of the key electrical subsystem for the HALO module of...
Italy is reportedly negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX to provide secure communications for its armed forces.

Italy Set to Spend €1.5B on Secure Comms Deal with SpaceX

Italy is currently in talks with SpaceX to finalise a €1.5 billion deal that would see the US-based company provide secure telecommunications services for...
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