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

Avio has completed a hot-fire test of its MR10 methalox engine, marking a key milestone in the development of its FD1 rocket demonstrator.

Avio Reaches Key Milestone in the Development of its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

Italian rocket builder Avio has completed a key hot-fire test of its methane-powered MR10 liquid rocket engine, which will initially power a single-stage demonstrator...
The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to Bremen for testing.

DLR Delivers Callisto Landing Leg Prototype for Testing

The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to the DLR Institute...
Romania’s INCAS has qualified the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), a key step ahead of a final drop test campaign in Sardinia.

Romanian Research Institute Qualifies Space Rider Drop Test Prototype

Romania’s National Institute for Aerospace Research ‘Elie Carafoli’ (INCAS) has completed qualification testing of the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), marking...
Thales Alenia Space Italia has completed Phase A development of Italy's LAORIE lunar lander mission, which forms part of the country's broader Earth-Moon-Mars programme.

Italy Completes Phase A Development of LAORIE Lunar Lander Mission

Italy’s Lunar Adaptive Outpost for Remote Italian Research (LAORIE) lunar lander mission has reached a key milestone with the completion of its Preliminary Requirement...
CNES has confirmed that the first flight of its FROG-H reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to early 2026.

CNES Pushes FROG-H Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Debut to 2026

The French space agency CNES has confirmed to European Spaceflight that the debut of its upgraded FROG reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to...
ArianeGroup has completed integration of the first Themis reusable rocket prototype, kicking off its combined test phase and paving the way for an initial low-altitude hop.

ArianeGroup Completes Themis Integration Ahead of Combined Tests

ArianeGroup has announced that the first Themis reusable rocket demonstrator has been fully integrated and is on its own four legs on a launch...
Poland has committed 2 billion PLN (€470 million) to build six secure communications satellites as an added contribution to the European Union's IRIS2 constellation.

Poland to Commission Six Satellites as Added IRIS2 Contribution

Poland’s Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy has announced that the country has allocated 2 billion PLN (€470 million) for the purchase of six...
PLD Space has completed a burst test of its MIURA 5 first stage booster, a key milestone in its preparation for the rocket's 2026 debut.

PLD Space Completes MIURA 5 Stage 1 Burst Test

Spanish rocket builder PLD Space has successfully completed a burst test of a full-scale prototype of its MIURA 5 first stage booster. PLD Space was...
ispace-Europe has completed the Mission Definition Review for ESA’s MAGPIE lunar lander, which will prospect for water ice at the Moon’s south pole.

ispace-Europe Completes Key Milestone for ESA MAGPIE Lunar Rover

Luxembourg-based ispace-Europe has completed the Mission Definition Review for the European Space Agency’s MAGPIE lunar rover mission. The Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice...
MaiaSpace has completed a six-month burst test campaign that pushed multiple subscale propellant tank prototypes to failure.

MaiaSpace Completes Burst Test Campaign and Begins Orbital Vehicle Development

French rocket builder and ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has announced the completion of a months-long test campaign that subjected several subscale prototypes of its propellant...

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