ESA has released new details on its Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator project, outlining its scope and budget, and identifying Ariane 6 as a baseline launch vehicle.

ESA Publishes New Details on Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator

The European Space Agency has opened its call for proposals to develop a crew launch abort demonstrator, a project first announced on 28 November...
ESA is seeking a commercial partner to deliver its NILS2 instrument to the Moon, with preference being given to European operators.

ESA Seeks Commercial Provider to Transport Payload to the Moon

The European Space Agency is seeking a commercial provider to deliver its NILS2 instrument to the Moon to measure negative ions on the lunar...
CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a drone system for the Guiana Space Centre to support base surveillance and launch operations monitoring.

CNES Publishes Call for Drone Swarm to Monitor Launch Operations

CNES has issued a call for proposals to deploy a swarm of autonomous drones at the Guiana Space Centre for several applications, including perimeter...
Cyprus has become the first country to make use of the EU’s GOVSATCOM secure satellite communications service.

Cyprus First to Use EU GOVSATCOM Secure Communications Service

The European Union's space agency, EUSPA, announced on 10 March that Cyprus has become the first country to use its GOVSATCOM secure communications service...
ESA has issued a call for European SMEs to design a spaceplane-based launch system that incorporates novel propulsion technologies.

ESA Calls on European Startups to Design Spaceplane

The European Space Agency (ESA) has published a call for the design of a fully reusable, responsive launch system that employs spaceplanes. The call...
ESA has announced a call for tenders to examine the feasibility of a European-led space station initiative as it prepares for the retirement of the ISS.

ESA to Open Call for European-Led Space Station Studies

The European Space Agency has announced a call for tenders to conduct studies exploring the feasibility of a European-led, modular, multi-partner space station in...
ArianeGroup has completed a five-month hot fire test campaign of its Greta rocket engine and secured a new ESA contract to continue development.

ArianeGroup Test Fires Greta Engine and Secures New ESA Contract

ArianeGroup announced on 25 February that it had successfully completed a months-long test campaign of its Greta rocket engine and secured a European Space...
Pulsar Fusion will receive support from the UK Atomic Energy Authority to develop neutron shielding and activation modelling for its Sunbird fusion-powered space tug.

UKAEA to Help Pulsar Fusion with Shielding for Nuclear Propulsion System

UK-based in-orbit propulsion systems provider Pulsar Fusion has announced that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will assist the company with the development of neutron...
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a splashdown test campaign using a subscale mockup of its Nyx capsule.

The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Splashdown Tests

European space logistics startup The Exploration Company has successfully completed a controlled splashdown test of a subscale prototype of its Nyx spacecraft. Founded in 2021,...
EU’s GOVSATCOM secure satellite communications service is now live, pooling capacity from eight satellites operated by five member states.

EU Brings GOVSATCOM Secure Communications Service Online

The European Union's GOVSATCOM service was officially brought online on 14 January, offering secure communications to European military and government users. This initial service...
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