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 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 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 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 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...
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 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
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...
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...
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...