HyPrSpace has successfully completed a 40-second hot fire test of its Terminator stage demonstrator.

HyPrSpace Completes Hot Fire Test of Terminator Stage Demonstrator

French launch services startup HyPrSpace has completed the first test of its second hot fire test campaign for its subscale Terminator stage demonstrator. HyPrSpace is...
Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the Service Module of ESA's reusable Space Rider spacecraft.

Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Elements of ESA’s Space Rider Vehicle

Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider spacecraft to the Service Module prime contractor Avio. Space...
The Exploration Company has successfully tested the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine, which it will use to power Nyx Moon.

The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype

The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the...
The Themis reusable rocket demonstrator takes shape as ArianeGroup completes a full-fit check, paving the way for an inaugural hope test in 2025.

Themis Reusable Rocket Takes Shape as ArianeGroup Completes Fit Check

ArianeGroup has brought the main elements of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator together for the first time during a "full-fit check." This milestone paves...
Thales Alenia Space completes the Orbit Insertion Module that will assist in returning the first samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth.

Thales Completes Key Element of Mars Sample Return Mission

Thales Alenia Space has completed the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, which will ferry samples from the surface of Mars back...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible capsule undergoing testing to simulate launcher release, validating critical onboard systems.

The Exploration Company Completes Key Testing Milestone for Mission Possible

The Exploration Company has completed a critical milestone in the development of its Mission Possible capsule, successfully simulating the mission's launcher release phase. Founded in...
Italy has kicked off its Selene initiative which aims to create small nuclear reactors for use on the surface of the Moon.

Italy Begins Development of Nuclear Reactor for Lunar Settlements

Italy's national space agency, ASI, has kicked off its Selene project, which aims to develop small nuclear fission reactors to power settlements on the...
Tractebel completes an ESA study exploring nuclear electric propulsion, aiming for a 2035 demo mission launch.

ESA Study Outlines 2035 Launch of Nuclear Propulsion Demonstrator

Brussels-based engineering firm Tractebel has completed a European Space Agency-commissioned study aimed at creating a roadmap towards the development of nuclear propulsion systems for...
ESA has revealed that the results of its European super heavy-lift rockets studies show that development is “possible in principle.”

ESA Releases Findings of Super Heavy-Lift Rocket Studies

The European Space Agency has revealed the findings of a pair of studies it commissioned to explore how Europe could develop a rocket capable...
The Exploration Company has completed initial testing of the thermal protection system that will be used aboard its Nyx Earth spacecraft.

The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Thermal Protection System

The Exploration Company has completed key testing of thermal protection materials that will be used in the thermal protection system of its Nyx Earth...