Technology

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

D-Orbit has successfully launched a 13th ION space tug mission. Among the payloads aboard was the RECS in-orbit refueling demo mission.

D-Orbit ION Space Tug Hosts In-Orbit Refueling Demo

A payload launched aboard the thirteenth D-Orbit ION space tug will demonstrate key technology that will enable future in-orbit refueling systems. The thirteenth D-Orbit ION...
An Ariane 6 upper stage test that was performed on 7 December was aborted early. The cause of the early abort is currently being investigated.

Ariane 6 Upper Stage Test Aborted Prematurely

A test of an Ariane 6 upper stage that took place on 7 December was aborted after just two minutes. The cause of the...
ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has completed the first test firing of an engine that will be used aboard its Colibri kick stage.

MaiaSpace Completes First Kick Stage Engine Test

ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has announced the completion of the first hot fire test of the engine that will power the company's Colibri kick stage....
POLARIS Spaceplanes has completed the first test campaign of its AS-1 aerospike engine, which will power the company’s MIRA vehicle.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Completes Aerospike Engine Test Campaign

German startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has completed the test campaign of its 1kN AS-1B linear aerospike engine, a version of which will power its MIRA...
The European Space Agency plans to develop a rocket engine capable of producing 250 tonnes of thrust that can be used aboard future rockets.

ESA Wants to Develop a “Very High Thrust” Rocket Engine

The European Space Agency has published an intended tender aimed at beginning the development of a very high thrust rocket engine that could be...
The Italian Space Agency is seeking commercial operators to deliver on its lunar regolith oxygen extraction mission.

ASI Seeks Commercial Operator for Lunar Oxygen Extraction Mission

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) has launched a market research notice to gauge the interest of commercial operators in running the agency's lunar regolith...
A liquid oxygen tank that will be utilized aboard the Ariane 6 Phoebus upper-stage demonstrator has successfully passed its first testing milestone.

Ariane 6 Upper Stage Upgrade Passes First Testing Milestone

The European Space Agency and MT Aerospace have successfully completed an initial test campaign of a fuel tank that will be utilized aboard an...
ASI has awarded a contract to Thales Alenia Space to continue the development of what may become the first Moon base.

ASI Awards Contract to Continue Development of Moon Base

Thales Alenia Space has been awarded an Italian Space Agency (ASI) contract to continue the development of its Multi-Purpose Habitat, which the agency hopes...
Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes began testing the aerospike rocket engine that will power its subscale MIRA demonstrator.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Begins Testing its AS-1 Rocket Engine

POLARIS Spaceplanes has successfully ignited its 1kN AS-1 aerospike rocket engine that will power its MIRA demonstrator. MIRA is 4.3 metres long and is powered...
The UK has announced a more than £3 million commitment to the Atlantic Constellation being built by Spain and Portugal.

The UK to Contribute More Than £3M to the Atlantic Constellation

The United Kingdom has announced plans to join the Atlantic Constellation partnership, committing more than £3 million to build a pathfinder satellite. In September, Spain...
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