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...
Redwire has delivered a robotic arm prototype to ESA as the agency opens a €68 million call for a similar system to be used aboard its first Argonaut lunar lander mission.

Redwire Delivers Argonaut Robotic Arm Prototype

US-based space technology company Redwire has delivered an initial prototype of a robotic arm that could be used aboard the European Space Agency’s Argonaut...
The Exploration Company completes Nyx vibration testing as ESA begins evaluating LEO Cargo Return Service proposals.

The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Test Model Vibration Testing

The Exploration Company has completed a series of vibration tests on a Nyx Structural Test Model (STM) to assess how the capsule will perform...
The French space agency’s EuroSuit prototype has been delivered to the ISS, where it will be tested by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot.

French Spacesuit Prototype Delivered to the International Space Station

A European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit prototype developed under a CNES-initiated programme was transported to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon...
Thales Alenia Space has shipped structural models for ESA’s ExoMars mission to Cannes for vibration and acoustic testing.

Thales Alenia Space Ship ExoMars Structural Models to France for Testing

Thales Alenia Space has shipped the structural models for ESA’s ExoMars mission to its facility in Cannes for vibration and acoustic testing. In April 2024,...
The Exploration Company has completed a hot-fire test campaign of its Huracan rocket engine, which is designed to power its future lunar lander.

The Exploration Company Fires Up Rocket Engine for Moon Lander

The Exploration Company has successfully test fired a prototype of its 15 kN Huracan rocket engine. The engine is designed to enable the company’s...
ESA has completed sterilisation of the ExoMars parachute that will slow the Rosalind Franklin rover’s descent for a safe touchdown on the Red Planet.

ESA Completes Sterilisation of ExoMars Parachute

The European Space Agency (ESA) has completed a more than 79-hour sterilisation of the parachute that will slow the descent of its Rosalind Franklin...
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