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ESA has awarded €233.4 million in contracts for the development of the first two missions of its FutureNAV programme.

ESA Awards €233M for Three Navigation Satellites

The European Space Agency has awarded three contracts with a combined value of €233.4 million for the development of the first two missions of...
ESA has revealed that a few thin layers of ice have formed on the optics of its Euclid telescope, impacting its operations.

ESA’ Euclid Telescope Has an Ice Problem

The European Space Agency has revealed that a few layers of ice approximately the width of a strand of DNA have begun to impact...
ESA, DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have agreed to add Moon mission control capabilities to the Columbus Control Centre.

ESA and DLR Agree to Build Moon Mission Control Centre

The European Space Agency, the German space agency DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have signed a letter of intent to add Moon...
Avio has revealed that the critical design review of the P160C booster has been completed. The booster will be used aboard both Ariane 6 and Vega E.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Passes Critical Design Review

Italian rocket maker Avio has announced that the solid fuel P160C booster has passed its critical design review. The booster will be used aboard...
ESA has published a call aimed at beginning the development of a demonstrator of a reusable rocket upper stage.

ESA Announces Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

The European Space Agency has published a call to begin work on a demonstrator of a reusable launch vehicle upper stage. Published on 13 March,...
DLR has successfully test fired its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator at its Lampoldshausen facility.

DLR Test Fires LUMEN Upper Stage Rocket Engine Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR has successfully completed several test firings of its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator. The engine will not be...
POLARIS Spaceplanes faces a challenge as its MIRA demonstrator sustains damage during takeoff. Discover how the German startup is responding.

POLARIS Spaceplanes’ MIRA Vehicle Damaged During Takeoff

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that its MIRA demonstrator was damaged during a takeoff incident. The incident occurred during a test flight that was...
ESA has signed a framework agreement with Hungary to assist the country with its Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) initiative.

Hungary Signs Agreement with ESA for its Astronaut Programme

Hungary has signed a framework agreement with the European Space Agency for cooperation in the development and management of the country's Hungarian to Orbit...
ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

The European Space Agency has published the call for the development and operation of its ARRAKIHS mission. ARRAKIHS (Analysis of Resolved Remnants of Accreted...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstration flight will not occur in 2024 as previously expected. In an interview with Bloomberg on...

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