POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it is working on a pair of 5-metre-long prototypes that will be powered by aerospike engines.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Moves Ahead with New MIRA Prototypes

German startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it is progressing with the construction of its MIRA II and MIRA III spaceplane prototypes after MIRA...
ESA has published a call for the development of large solar arrays for use aboard the agency’s European Charging Station for the Moon system.

The European Charging Station for the Moon

The European Space Agency has published a call for the development of very large solar array technology for use aboard the agency's European Charging...
Nammo UK is preparing to deliver its first LEROS-4 engine to Firefly for use aboard its Blue Ghost lunar lander.

Nammo UK Prepares to Deliver Engine for US Lunar Lander

The UK arm of Norwegian aerospace and defence company Nammo has announced that it is preparing to deliver its first LEROS 4 engine to...
The European Space Agency has decided to make significant changes to ClearSpace-1, including the mission's target.

ESA Selects OHB SE to Take Over ClearSpace-1 Mission Leadership

The European Space Agency has selected to make significant changes to its ClearSpace-1 mission, selecting a new mission lead and a new target. In 2019,...
ArianeGroup has announced the completion of the final Ariane 6 upper stage hot fire test, which did not include a Vinci ignition

The Mysterious Ariane 6 Upper Stage Hot Fire Test

ArianeGroup announced on 15 April that it had successfully completed "the last hot firing test" of the Ariane 6 upper stage ahead of the...
ClearSpace has completed the Preliminary Design Review for a space debris removal mission commissioned by the UK Space Agency.

ClearSpace Debris Removal Mission Passes Key Milestone

Swiss in-orbit servicing and debris removal company ClearSpace has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review for its CLEAR mission. ClearSpace was founded in 2018 as...
A full-size mockup of ESA’s Lunar I-Hab Gateway space station module has completed its acceptance review.

Lunar I-Hab Gateway Module Mockup Acceptance Review Completed

A full-size mockup of the European Space Agency's Lunar I-Hab Gateway space station module has completed its acceptance review. The module's prime contractor, Thales...
ESA has published a call for the development of in-space assembly technology for space-based solar power systems.

ESA Publishes Call for the Development of In-Space Assembly Capabilities

The European Space Agency has published a €3 million call to industry to begin the development of in-space assembly capabilities that the agency will...
ESA’s Director of Director of Human and Robotic Exploration has shared images of two Gateway space station modules under construction.

Progress Continues on Europe’s Gateway Space Station Contributions

ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration Daniel Neuenschwander shared images of the International Habitat (I-Hab) and Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) modules for...
ESA has committed to supporting the development of the DCUBED in-space solar array manufacturing demonstration.

DCUBED Announce In-Space Solar Array Manufacturing Demonstration

German space hardware company DCUBED has announced that it will launch an in-space solar array manufacturing demonstration mission in 2025. The mission is expected to...
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