ESA has signed an agreement with NASA to formalize aspects of its Mars rover mission, which the US agency will assist.

NASA Signs Agreement to Assist ESA With Mars Rover Mission

The European Space Agency has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA to formalize the aspects of its Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission...
Aerospacelab has officially broken ground on its new megafactory, which will be capable of producing up to 500 satellites a year.

Aerospacelab Breaks Ground on Satellite Megafactory in Belgium

Belgian-based Aerospacelab has broken ground on a satellite manufacturing megafactory that, once operational, will be capable of producing up to 500 satellites a year....
Juan Carlos Cortés Pulido has been appointed as the first director of the Spanish Space Agency.

New Spanish Space Agency Chief Named

Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has appointed Juan Carlos Cortés Pulido as the first director of the country's fledgling space agency. The creation...
French space commander has expressed concern that Ariane 6 delays could affect the launch of its YODA patrol satellites.

French Space Commander Concerned About Impact of Ariane 6 Delays

French Air and Space Force Commander General Philippe Adam has expressed concern that Europe's launch capacity shortage could delay the launch of key national...
ESA has signed a contract for the construction of a futuristic new €25.6-million satellite control centre at ESOC.

ESA Signs Contract for Its Satellite Control Centre of the Future

The European Space Agency signed a contract with German architecture firm H2S Architekten on 14 May for the construction of a futuristic new satellite...
Thales Alenia Space has delivered the pressurized module for the 21st Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft.

Thales Alenia Space Delivers Pressurized Module for 21st Cygnus Spacecraft

Thales Alenia Space has confirmed that the pressurized module for the 21st Northrop Grumman Cygnus Spacecraft is on its way to US shores. The...
The Exploration Company has hired Blue Origin's director of human spaceflight, Mark Kirasich to head up its US operations.

The Exploration Company’s New Hire Will Drive Human Spaceflight

The Exploration Company has hired Blue Origin's director of human spaceflight, Mark Kirasich, as its vice president of US operations. According to the company's...
Toulouse-based Infinite Orbits has raised €12 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite life extension service.

Infinite Orbits Raises €12M For Satellite Life Extension System

French in-orbit services company Infinite Orbits has raised €12 million to accelerate the development of its satellite life extension system. Infinite Orbits was founded in...
The Exploration Company has announced that it is almost ready to begin environmental testing for its Mission Possible demonstrator.

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Capsule Passes Key Milestones

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstrator was closed up and inverted into its launch position for the first time. Mission Possible...
Avio has announced that it has shipped the first redesigned Vega C Zefiro 40 second stage to its testing facility.

First Redesigned Vega C Second Stage Shipped to Test Site

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it has shipped the first of its redesigned Vega C Zefiro 40 second stage to its testing...