Technology

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

The Nammo UK LEROS 4 engine has successfully ignited in space for the first time aboard the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander.

Nammo UK Engine Aboard US Lunar Lander Ignites for the First Time

The LEROS 4 rocket engine, developed by Nammo UK in Buckinghamshire, has successfully ignited in space, powering the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander. Blue...
SpaceForest has successfully test-fired an upgraded SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine. The engine will be used to power the 11.5 metre PERUN suborbital rocket.

SpaceForest Successfully Test-Fires Upgraded Hybrid Rocket Engine

Polish suborbital launch services company SpaceForest has successfully test-fired an enhanced version of its SF-1000 hybrid rocket engine. The project was supported by the...
Testing of the P160 solid-fuel booster for Ariane 6 begins in March, a key upgrade for Arianespace to meet Amazon Project Kuiper commitment.

Testing of Key Ariane 6 Upgrade to Begin in March

The European Space Agency will begin testing the P160 solid-fuel booster in March 2025. The booster will replace the current P120 booster and will...
Airbus has delivered the first units of a key subsystem for NASA's Gateway HALO module, which will be used for integration testing.

Airbus Delivers Key System for NASA’s Gateway Space Station

Airbus Defence and Space has announced that it has delivered the first two units of the key electrical subsystem for the HALO module of...
ESA has proposed launching its second Mars mission in 2035, focusing on the development of high-precision landing technology.

ESA Targets 2035 for Second Mission to Mars

The European Space Agency has begun work on key technology that will be used for Europe’s second mission to Mars in 2035. To date, Europe...
HyPrSpace has successfully completed a 40-second hot fire test of its Terminator stage demonstrator.

HyPrSpace Completes Hot Fire Test of Terminator Stage Demonstrator

French launch services startup HyPrSpace has completed the first test of its second hot fire test campaign for its subscale Terminator stage demonstrator. HyPrSpace is...
Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the Service Module of ESA's reusable Space Rider spacecraft.

Beyond Gravity Delivers Key Elements of ESA’s Space Rider Vehicle

Switzerland’s Beyond Gravity has delivered the ALEK structure for the European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider spacecraft to the Service Module prime contractor Avio. Space...
The Exploration Company has successfully tested the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine, which it will use to power Nyx Moon.

The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype

The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the...
The Themis reusable rocket demonstrator takes shape as ArianeGroup completes a full-fit check, paving the way for an inaugural hope test in 2025.

Themis Reusable Rocket Takes Shape as ArianeGroup Completes Fit Check

ArianeGroup has brought the main elements of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator together for the first time during a "full-fit check." This milestone paves...
Thales Alenia Space completes the Orbit Insertion Module that will assist in returning the first samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth.

Thales Completes Key Element of Mars Sample Return Mission

Thales Alenia Space has completed the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, which will ferry samples from the surface of Mars back...

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