ESA, DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have agreed to add Moon mission control capabilities to the Columbus Control Centre.

ESA and DLR Agree to Build Moon Mission Control Centre

The European Space Agency, the German space agency DLR, and the Free State of Bavaria have signed a letter of intent to add Moon...
Avio has revealed that the critical design review of the P160C booster has been completed. The booster will be used aboard both Ariane 6 and Vega E.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Passes Critical Design Review

Italian rocket maker Avio has announced that the solid fuel P160C booster has passed its critical design review. The booster will be used aboard...
ESA has published a call aimed at beginning the development of a demonstrator of a reusable rocket upper stage.

ESA Announces Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

The European Space Agency has published a call to begin work on a demonstrator of a reusable launch vehicle upper stage. Published on 13 March,...
DLR has successfully test fired its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator at its Lampoldshausen facility.

DLR Test Fires LUMEN Upper Stage Rocket Engine Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR has successfully completed several test firings of its LUMEN upper stage rocket engine demonstrator. The engine will not be...
POLARIS Spaceplanes faces a challenge as its MIRA demonstrator sustains damage during takeoff. Discover how the German startup is responding.

POLARIS Spaceplanes’ MIRA Vehicle Damaged During Takeoff

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that its MIRA demonstrator was damaged during a takeoff incident. The incident occurred during a test flight that was...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstration flight will not occur in 2024 as previously expected. In an interview with Bloomberg on...
The Exploration Company has shared an update on the progress of its subscale Mission Possible demonstrator.

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demonstrator Takes Shape

The Exploration Company has published an update on the progress of its subscale Mission Possible demonstrator, which the company expects to launch later this...
ESA has published a pair of calls aimed at beginning some early work on a Mars transfer vehicle mission concept.

ESA to Begin Work on Mars Transfer Vehicle Mission Concept

The European Space Agency has published a pair of calls aimed at beginning work on an electric propulsion transfer stage that would be used...
Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it will begin testing aerial refueling systems this year.

POLARIS Spaceplanes to Begin Testing Aerial Refueling Capability

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes announced late last week that it is preparing to begin testing systems to enable the aerial refueling of its AURORA...
A small rover built by CNES and DLR that will explore the surface of Phobos arrived in Japan ahead of its launch in 2026.

Europe’s Martian Moon Rover Arrives in Japan

A small rover built by DLR and CNES to explore the surface of the Martian moon Phobos has arrived in Japan ahead of a...
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