Technology

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

We find out how progress on ESA’s Space Rider spacecraft is going from programme manager Dante Galli.

2023 ESA Space Rider update from programme manager Dante Galli

The maiden flight of ESA's reusable Space Rider spacecraft is now slated for the fourth quarter of 2024 aboard a Vega-C rocket. This represents...
SmallSpark Space Systems is developing its S4-SLV space tug that will service cislunar orbit.

SmallSpark Receives UK Space Agency Funding for Space Tug Engine

UK-based space technology company SmallSpark Space Systems has received £76,000 in funding to develop a propulsion system for its S4-SLV space tug. The funding...
The Orion service module that will carry astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 is ready for integration.

First European Service Module to carry a crew is ready for transport

Airbus Defence and Space announced October 6 that the first European Service Module to carry a crew as part of NASA’s Artemis program is...
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