Technology

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

CNES will begin testing the Conteneur de Charges Utiles No. 4 (CCU4) transport systems, which will support Ariane 6 and Vega C missions.

CNES to Test New Guiana Space Centre Satellite Transport System

After taking delivery of the CCU4 satellite transporter in November 2023, the French space agency CNES is moving ahead with testing the newest addition...
The Exploration Company has begun work on its reusable Typhoon rocket engine, which will be capable of producing 200 tonnes of thrust.

The Exploration Company Begins CNES Backed Rocket Engine Development

The Exploration Company has begun work on a reusable methane-powered staged combustion rocket engine that will be capable of producing approximately 200 tonnes of...
A consortium led by RFA has boosted the performance of its proposed LEO cargo spacecraft to fulfill updated ESA performance requirements.

RFA Boosts Argo Capabilities to Answer ESA Commercial Cargo Call

German launch provider Rocket Factory Augsburg announced early last month that it had increased the payload capability of its Argo cargo spacecraft. The boost...
ESA, CNES, and ADEME will invest over €40 million to develop greener hydrogen production facilities to power Ariane 6 flights.

€40M to be Invested to Produce Greener Hydrogen for Ariane 6

The European Space Agency and the French space agency CNES have committed €40.5 million to construct facilities at the Guiana Space Centre to produce...
DLR has begun testing an early lander demonstrator with the aim of developing technology to enable propulsive landings on extraterrestrial celestial bodies.

DLR Tests a Planetary Lander Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR announced that it has successfully completed the first hot gas tests of its planetary lander demonstrator. DLR initiated the Green...
French launch startup Sirius Space Systems has completed a 60-second hot fire test of the second iteration of its STAR-1 rocket engine.

Sirius Space Completes 60-Second STAR-1 V2 Hot Fire Test

French launch startup Sirius Space Services has completed a successful hot fire test of the newest version of its STAR-1 rocket engine. Sirius Space began...
The Exploration Company has successfully completed the System Requirement Review for its space station resupply vehicle Nyx Earth.

The Exploration Company Completes Key Review for LEO Cargo Vehicle

The Exploration Company has successfully completed the System Requirement Review for Nyx Earth, the company's low Earth orbit cargo vehicle. Nyx Earth will be part...
Teams from Telespazio, Altec, and Thales Alenia Space have completed initial System Validation Tests for the Space Rider ground segment.

Space Rider Completes Initial Ground Segment Testing

Teams from Telespazio, ALTEC, and Thales Alenia Space have successfully completed the first ground segment tests for the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider...
A scale prototype of a liquid oxygen tank that will be used aboard an upgraded Ariane 6 upper stage has reached a key testing milestone.

Ariane 6 Upper Stage Upgrade Completes Key Testing Phase

The European Space Agency and MT Aerospace have reached a significant milestone in the testing of a liquid oxygen tank that will be used...
French launch startup Latitude has announced that it is working on a new, more powerful variant of its Zephyr rocket.

Latitude Announces New Variant of its Zephyr Launch Vehicle

French launch startup Latitude has announced that it is working on an upgraded variant of its Zephyr launch vehicle. The current design of Zephyr will...
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