Technology

Information on technological advancements in the European space industry, including new spacecraft, instruments, and innovations.

ArianeGroup has completed hot-fire tests of a 3D-printed 240N hydrogen peroxide thruster as part of the European Commission's SALTO project.

ArianeGroup Completes Hot-Fire Tests of 3D-Printed Thruster

ArianeGroup has successfully completed a series of hot-fire tests of a 3D-printed, flight-configured 240N hydrogen peroxide thruster. In a 22 May update on LinkedIn, ArianeGroup...
ESA has published a call for Phase 2 of its Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator project, focusing on maturing technologies "up to a critical design milestone."

ESA Launches Phase 2 of Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

The European Space Agency has issued a call for proposals for the second phase of its Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator project. Initially announced in March...
The Exploration Company has shipped its Mission Possible capsule to California for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission.

The Exploration Company Ships Completed Mission Possible Capsule

German space logistics startup The Exploration Company has shipped its Mission Possible capsule to the launch site in California, ahead of a planned June...
POLARIS Spaceplanes is preparing for key docking tests as it develops in-flight refuelling capabilities for its AURORA multipurpose spaceplane

POLARIS Spaceplanes Prepares for Key In-Flight Refuelling Milestone

Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes is preparing to attempt a key milestone in its development of in-flight refuelling capabilities for its AURORA multipurpose spaceplane and hypersonic...
DLR has announced the completion of key qualification tests for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s "Top Block."

DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element

The German aerospace agency DLR has announced that it has completed the qualification campaign for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator's "Top Block." This section...
The first test firing of the P160C booster is scheduled for 24 April at the Guiana Space Centre. The new booster will replace the P120C on the Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Test Set for 24 April

The French space agency CNES has announced that the first test firing of the P160C solid-fuel booster is scheduled to take place on 24...
ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared its PHOENIX 1 test flight a success, with further analysis of the collected data still to come.

ATMOS Space Cargo Tentatively Declares PHOENIX 1 Flight a Success

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared the inaugural flight of its PHOENIX 1 re-entry capsule a success, despite not yet...
Italy Moves Ahead With Study for 100-Satellite constellation.

Italy Moves Ahead With Study for 100-Satellite Constellation

The Italian government has approved Phase 2 of a feasibility study exploring the possibility of the country developing an 100-satellite constellation. While few details...
Avio and ESA teams have successfully validated that a key element of Space Rider’s Service Module can withstand the stresses of a rocket launch.

ESA Concludes Key Testing Phase for Space Rider Service Module

The development of the European Space Agency's reusable Space Rider vehicle has reached an important milestone, with a key component successfully completing a series...
A consortium that includes Pangea Aerospace has received €7.27 million in funding to complete the development of its ARCOS aerospike engine.

Pangea Aerospace Secures €7.27M to Develop its Aerospike Engine

A consortium that includes Pangea Aerospace has secured €7.27 million in funding from the Spanish government to complete the development of its ARCOS aerospike...

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