ESA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative and is looking for additional bidders beyond those awarded Phase 1 contracts.

ESA Moves Forward with Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Initiative

The European Space Agency has issued an initial Request for Information for Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Service initiative, aiming to identify...
ESA has announced an in-orbit refueling demonstration mission aimed at developing technology that may be used aboard the European Commission’s IRIS2 satellites.

ESA to Launch In-Orbit Refuelling Demonstration Mission

The European Space Agency has announced a new initiative to design, build, and test a prototype in-orbit refuelling system for green, self-pressurizing propellants. Announced on...
ATMOS Space Cargo has received FAA approval to launch its Phoenix re-entry capsule aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in April.

FAA Approves ATMOS Re-Entry Capsule Test Ahead of 2025 Launch

German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch the...
CNES has launched Project DEMESURE, an initiative to develop a reusable upper stage for an Ariane 6-class rocket.

CNES to Develop Reusable Upper Stage for Heavy-Lift Rocket

The French space agency CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a reusable upper stage for a heavy-lift rocket. On 3 February, CNES...
ESA Member States will vote on the future of the Space Rider programme at the Ministerial Council meeting in November, including potential evolutions.

ESA Member States to Vote on Future of Space Rider in November

ESA Member States will decide on the future of the Space Rider programme during the agency’s Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen this November, Programme...
The Nammo UK LEROS 4 engine has successfully ignited in space for the first time aboard the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander.

Nammo UK Engine Aboard US Lunar Lander Ignites for the First Time

The LEROS 4 rocket engine, developed by Nammo UK in Buckinghamshire, has successfully ignited in space, powering the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander. Blue...
SpaceForest has successfully test-fired an upgraded SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine. The engine will be used to power the 11.5 metre PERUN suborbital rocket.

SpaceForest Successfully Test-Fires Upgraded Hybrid Rocket Engine

Polish suborbital launch services company SpaceForest has successfully test-fired an enhanced version of its SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine. The project was supported by the...
Testing of the P160 solid-fuel booster for Ariane 6 begins in March, a key upgrade for Arianespace to meet Amazon Project Kuiper commitment.

Testing of Key Ariane 6 Upgrade to Begin in March

The European Space Agency will begin testing the P160 solid-fuel booster in March 2025. The booster will replace the current P120 booster and will...
Airbus has delivered the first units of a key subsystem for NASA's Gateway HALO module, which will be used for integration testing.

Airbus Delivers Key System for NASA’s Gateway Space Station

Airbus Defence and Space has announced that it has delivered the first two units of the key electrical subsystem for the HALO module of...
ESA has proposed launching its second Mars mission in 2035, focusing on the development of high-precision landing technology.

ESA Targets 2035 for Second Mission to Mars

The European Space Agency has begun work on key technology that will be used for Europe’s second mission to Mars in 2035. To date, Europe...
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