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French launch startup HyPrSpace reaches a key milestone in the development of its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets.

HyPrSpace Achieves Key Milestone in Baguette One Rocket Development

French launch startup HyPrSpace has announced that it has completed preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets. Founded in...
ESA has published a third iteration of its call for the development of a reusable rocket capable of delivering payloads of up to 60 tonnes to low Earth orbit.

Third Time’s the Charm? ESA Once Again Publishes 60T Rocket Study Call

The European Space Agency has published a third iteration of a proposed pathfinder study for the development of a European reusable super heavy-lift rocket...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible capsule undergoing testing to simulate launcher release, validating critical onboard systems.

The Exploration Company Completes Key Testing Milestone for Mission Possible

The Exploration Company has completed a critical milestone in the development of its Mission Possible capsule, successfully simulating the mission's launcher release phase. Founded in...
CNES has awarded U-Space a contract extension for two additional NESS satellites that will identify interfering terrestrial transmitters.

CNES Extends Mission to Identifying Interfering Terrestrial Transmitters

CNES has extended a contract with U-Space for its NESS initiative, which is focused on identifying terrestrial transmitters that intentionally or unintentionally disrupt GNSS...
French satellite propulsion startup ION-X has secured €13 million in new funding to begin the industrialization of its ion thrusters.

French Propulsion Startup ION-X Secures €13M in New Funding

Satellite propulsion startup ION-X has announced that it has secured €13 million in new funding, which it will use to scale up the production...
Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver has accepted a strategic advisory role at Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo.

Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver Joins ATMOS

Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver has accepted a strategic advisory role at Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo, a company aiming to commence commercial space...
MaiaSpace CEO Johann Leroy has suggested that a partnership with Italian rocket builder Avio could benefit both companies.

MaiaSpace CEO Suggests Partnership with Avio Could Benefit Europe

MaiaSpace CEO Johann Leroy has suggested that a partnership with Italian rocket builder Avio could benefit both companies and bolster Europe’s independent access to...
Italy has kicked off its Selene initiative which aims to create small nuclear reactors for use on the surface of the Moon.

Italy Begins Development of Nuclear Reactor for Lunar Settlements

Italy's national space agency, ASI, has kicked off its Selene project, which aims to develop small nuclear fission reactors to power settlements on the...
After nearly two years of being grounded, Vega C returns to flight deploying the European Union’s Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite.

Vega C Returns to Flight Deploying Sentinel-1C

After nearly two years of being grounded following a December 2022 failure, Europe’s Vega C light-lift rocket has resumed operational service. The rocket carried...
Avio secures a €150 million contract with MBDA Italia to supply rocket motors for CAMM-ER air defence missiles.

Avio Receives €150M Contract to Supply Rocket Motors for CAMM-ER Missiles

Italian rocket builder Avio has secured a contract from MBDA Italia worth just under €150 million to supply rocket motors for the CAMM-ER missile...
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