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HyPrSpace has successfully completed a 40-second hot fire test of its Terminator stage demonstrator.

HyPrSpace Completes Hot Fire Test of Terminator Stage Demonstrator

French launch services startup HyPrSpace has completed the first test of its second hot fire test campaign for its subscale Terminator stage demonstrator. HyPrSpace is...
Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the Service Module of ESA's reusable Space Rider spacecraft.

Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Elements of ESA’s Space Rider Vehicle

Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider spacecraft to the Service Module prime contractor Avio. Space...
In this Q&A, Dr. Max Gulde, CEO of the Earth observation data provider constellr, discusses the company’s partnership with German aerospace agency, DLR.

Constellr CEO Dr. Max Gulde Details DLR Partnership

On 9 December, German Earth observation data provider constellr announced a multi-year contract with the German Aerospace Agency (DLR) to supply high-resolution thermal data....
The Exploration Company has successfully tested the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine, which it will use to power Nyx Moon.

The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype

The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the...
The German government has committed €95 million in additional funding to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse.

Germany Commits €95M More to Isar, RFA, and HyImpulse

The German government has announced that it will make €95 million in additional funding available to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse. On...
ESA awards €350 million to Avio to complete the development of its Vega E rocket and to boost the annual launch cadence of Vega C.

ESA Awards €350M to Avio to Boost Vega C and Develop Vega E

The European Space Agency has awarded Avio two contracts totaling €350 million to increase the launch cadence of Vega C and complete the development...
Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE has extended its growth funding round by $65 million, bringing the total to $158 million.

Finland’s ICEYE Secures $65M in Additional Funding

Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE announced on 18th December that it had extended its growth funding round, securing an additional $65 million (€61,98 million)....
The Themis reusable rocket demonstrator takes shape as ArianeGroup completes a full-fit check, paving the way for an inaugural hope test in 2025.

Themis Reusable Rocket Takes Shape as ArianeGroup Completes Fit Check

ArianeGroup has brought the main elements of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator together for the first time during a "full-fit check." This milestone paves...
Europe commits €10.6B to develop IRIS2, a 290-satellite constellation for secure, resilient communications.

Europe Allocates €10.6B to Build and Launch IRIS2 Constellation

The European Space Agency and the European Commission have signed a contract with the SpaceRIDE consortium to develop and launch the IRIS2 secure communications...
Thales Alenia Space completes the Orbit Insertion Module that will assist in returning the first samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth.

Thales Completes Key Element of Mars Sample Return Mission

Thales Alenia Space has completed the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, which will ferry samples from the surface of Mars back...

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