Technology

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

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...
taly’s IRIDE Pathfinder satellite has entered service, with the first imagery captured by the satellite being released during an event at ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation.

Italy’s IRIDE Pathfinder Satellite Beams Back First Views of Earth

Italy’s HEO Pathfinder satellite, part of the country’s planned IRIDE constellation, has begun its operational phase and transmitted its first imagery from space. The Italian...
Avio has revealed that it will complete an initial "firing test" of its IFD1 reusable rocket demonstrator in the third quarter of 2025.

Avio to Begin Testing Next-Gen Reusable Rocket Demonstrator in 2025

Avio has announced plans to begin testing its IFD1 single-stage reusable rocket demonstrator in Q3 2025. IFD1 is one of two demonstrators being developed...
DLR and CNES have kicked off an acoustic test campaign for a key element of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator.

Testing of Key Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Component Underway

DLR has announced that, in conjunction with the French space agency CNES, it has begun acoustic testing on the Vehicle Equipment Bay of the...
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