Technology

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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...
CNES is preparing to test fire the first P160C booster, set to replace the P120C on Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets.

CNES Set to Test Fire Upgraded Ariane 6 Booster

The French space agency CNES has transported the first P160C solid rocket booster to its test stand ahead of a planned test firing. The...
Latitude has successfully completed the first ignition test of its Navier engine’s combustion chamber in its flight configuration.

Latitude Completes Hot Fire Test of Flight-Ready Combustion Chamber

French rocket builder Latitude has announced its successful completion of the first hot fire test of a flight-ready version of its Navier rocket engine’s...
While less publicised, the ArianeGroup-led SkyHopper project, like Themis, aims to develop a reusable rocket first stage.

Where SkyHopper Fits into ArianeGroup’s Reusability Efforts

While ArianeGroup pushes ahead with the development of the delayed Themis reusable booster demonstrator, the company is also quietly advancing an initiative known as...
Airbus has been awarded a £150 million contract to build the ExoMars lander platform that will deliver Europe’s Rosalind Franklin rover to the Martian surface in 2030.

Airbus Awarded £150M Contract for ExoMars Lander Platform

The European Space Agency and ExoMars prime contractor Thales Alenia Space have awarded Airbus a £150 million (€179.4 million) contract to build the landing...
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