ATMOS Space Cargo has completed an initial study into the development of its Phoenix 3 spacecraft as the inaugural flight of Phoenix 2 slips to 2027.

ATMOS Moves Forward with Phoenix 3 as Phoenix 2 Launch Slips

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has completed an early-stage design study for its reusable Phoenix 3 spacecraft. The announcement comes just two...
CNES is targeting 2028 for an initial hot-fire test of a subscale prototype of a future reusable high-thrust rocket engine.

CNES Sets 2028 Target for Hot-Fire Test of New High-Thrust Rocket Engine

The head of the French space agency CNES told lawmakers in April that a subscale prototype of a future reusable full-flow staged-combustion rocket engine...
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed a third test of the EuroSuit prototype aboard the ISS. There has still been no confirmation from CNES or its project partners.

ESA Astronaut Completes Third Test of EuroSuit Prototype Aboard ISS

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed a third and likely final test of EuroSuit, a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit prototype, aboard the International...
SES and Airbus have secured a site in Noordwijk for the EAGLE-1 optical ground station, as the demonstration's space segment faces further launch delays.

SES and Airbus Secure Site for Quantum Communications Ground Station

European satellite operator SES and Airbus have secured a site at the NL Space Campus in Noordwijk for the Eagle-1 optical ground station. The...
ArianeGroup has shared details about a previously unannounced test campaign of an upgraded Ariane 6 upper stage rocket engine

ArianeGroup Tests Upgraded Ariane 6 Upper Stage Rocket Engine

Details of a previously unannounced test campaign involving an upgraded Ariane 6 rocket engine have emerged in the 2025 annual accounts of ArianeGroup SAS,...
Italy has brought its IRIDE marketplace online, opening initial access to Earth observation imagery and analytics for government users.

Italy Brings IRIDE Earth Observation Service Online

Italy's IRIDE Earth observation service went live on 1 July, opening initial access to imagery and analytics from one of the programme's planned six...
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested a European spacesuit prototype aboard the ISS, while a second prototype completed water survival trials in Marseille.

ESA Astronaut Tests European Spacesuit Prototype Aboard ISS

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In addition to testing in...
ESA will reattempt the final full-scale Space Rider drop test no earlier than October 2026, after an anomaly aborted a previously unannounced test.

Anomaly Delays Full-Scale Space Rider Drop Test Until October

A full-scale drop test of ESA's Space Rider spaceplane in early May was aborted after an anomaly during the captive ascent phase, the agency...
The Exploration Company has completed an initial drop test to validate the recovery system of its Nyx spacecraft ahead of a planned 2028 demonstration mission.

The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Drop Test

The Exploration Company has completed a key milestone in the development of its Nyx spacecraft after successfully conducting a drop test designed to validate...
Italy’s MPH module has cleared a NASA review, allowing ASI and Thales Alenia Space to prepare for a Preliminary Design Review in 2027.

Italy’s Lunar Habitat Clears NASA System Requirements Review

The Italian Space Agency announced on 22 May that its Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module had been cleared by a NASA review board to progress...
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