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Technology

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

MT Aerospace completes initial pressure tests for its SCOUT rocket upper stage tank demonstrator.

MT Aerospace Upper Stage Tank Demonstrator Passes Key Milestone

Germany's MT Aerospace has completed initial pressure tests for its SCOUT rocket upper stage tank demonstrator. Development of the Sandwich Common bulkhead Optimized Upper...
ESA published a call for the development of a small light antenna for use in a radio observatory on the far side of the Moon.

ESA Publishes Call for Telescope on the Far Side of the Moon

The European Space Agency has published an initial development call for a proposed radio telescope that would be built on the far side of...
Sirius Space completes a successful hot-fire test of a STAR-1 rocket engine completing two 60-second burns.

Sirius Space Completes STAR-1 Hot Fire Test Campaign

French launch startup Sirius Space Services announced on 17 October that it had completed a hot fire test campaign of the thrust chamber for...
Avio has announced that it plans to commence its next round of MR10 methalox rocket engine hot fire tests this month.

Avio to Continue MR10 Rocket Engine Testing This Month

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it plans to test-fire its MR10 methalox rocket engine in the coming weeks. The MR10 engine is...
Thales Alenia Space completes static load testing for NASA's HALO module, marking a key milestone in the development of the Gateway space station.

Thales Complete Key Testing Milestone for Lunar Space Station Module

Thales Alenia Space has successfully completed a static load testing campaign for the Gateway space station's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module. When the...
POLARIS Spaceplanes receives approval to commence rocket-powered flight tests for its MIRA II demonstrator.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Receives Approval for Rocket-Powered Flights

German startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has received approval to commence with rocket-powered flight tests of its new MIRA II demonstrator. Founded in 2019, Bremen-based POLARIS Spaceplanes...
ESA has issued a call for the development of a multi-use exercise machine for astronauts visiting the lunar Gateway space station.

ESA to Build Exercise Machine for Gateway Space Station

The European Space Agency has published a call for the development of a multi-use exercise machine that will be used by astronauts visiting the...
Credit: DLR Institute of Space Propulsion

Ariane 6 Upper Stage Test Article Makes Way for Phoebus

A test article of the Ariane 6 upper stage has been removed from its purpose-built test stand in Lampoldshausen to make way for the...
A NASA review board approved the next phase of Italy's Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module that will support crewed missions to the Moon.

NASA Greenlights Next Phase of Italian Lunar Habitat Project

A NASA review board has given the Italian space agency the green light to move ahead with the development of its MPH lunar surface...
DLR has begun testing the fairing for its reusable booster demonstrator, Callisto. An inaugural flight of Callisto is set for between late 2025 and early 2026.

DLR Begins Testing Fairing for Callisto Reusable Booster Demonstrator

The German space agency DLR has announced that it has begun testing the qualification model of a fairing that will be used aboard the...

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