Avio has announced that its $500 million US-based solid rocket motor manufacturing facility will be built in Hurt, Virginia.

Avio to Build $500 Million Facility in Hurt, Virginia

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it will build its new US-based solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia. Subject to approval...
Telespazio Ibérica has been awarded a €20 million contract to develop an Earth observation satellite constellation for the Canary Islands.

Telespazio Awarded €20 Million Contract for Canary Islands Constellation

Telespazio Ibérica, the Spanish subsidiary of the Italian space technology company Telespazio, has been awarded a €20 million contract to develop an Earth observation...
ESA has awarded contracts for a pair of parallel studies focused on developing lunar habitat concepts that could support future operations on the Moon.

ESA Awards Contracts for Lunar Remote Camp Studies

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a pair of contracts for studies focused on lunar habitat concepts that could support future operations on...
The UK has amended its Space Industry Act 2018 to ensure limits are set on how much launch operators are financially liable for if something goes wrong.

The UK Amends Launch Liability Rules as RFA Prepares for Inaugural Flight

An amendment to the United Kingdom’s Space Industry Act will mandate that limits are set on how much launch operators are financially liable for...
Ahead of a 3 March Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, an advisory firm has urged Avio shareholders to reject several proposed bylaw amendments.

Shareholder Advisory Firm Urges Vote Against Avio Bylaw Amendments

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a proxy adviser for institutional investors, has recommended that Avio shareholders vote against a set of proposed bylaw amendments, setting...
SatVu has secured £30 million in new funding to expand its thermal infrared Earth observation constellation, with two satellites scheduled for launch in 2026.

Earth Observation Data Provider SatVu Closes £30 Million Funding Round

London-headquartered thermal infrared Earth observation data provider SatVu announced that it has closed a £30 million (approximately €34.3 million) funding round as it prepares...
Spain's Sateliot has selected PLD Space to launch two 5G D2D satellites aboard a dedicated MIURA 5 flight in 2027.

Sateliot Selects PLD Space to Launch Two 5G Direct-to-Device Satellites

Spanish satellite operator Sateliot has signed a launch services agreement with PLD Space to launch its first two high-capacity 5G D2D (Direct-to-Device) Tritó satellites...
Rocket Factory Augsburg has begun preparations for the inaugural launch of its RFA ONE rocket, proceeding with commissioning its SaxaVord launch pad in Scotland.

RFA Begins Final Preparations for Inaugural RFA ONE Launch

German rocket builder Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is making significant progress toward once again attempting an inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket. The...
A statement from The Exploration Company suggests its planned acquisition of Orbex was blocked by the UK government.

Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex?

In a statement to European Spaceflight, a spokesperson for The Exploration Company suggested that the failure of its acquisition of launch services startup Orbex...
Sophie Adenot has blasted off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, becoming the first career astronaut of the agency’s 2022 class to travel to the ISS.

ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Launches Aboard SpaceX Crew-12 Mission

Three years after the 2022 class was first selected, French Air Force pilot Sophie Adenot has become the first member of the new European...