Technology

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

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

March 10, 2026

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

March 4, 2026

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

February 27, 2026

The Orion service module that will carry astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 is ready for integration.

First European Service Module to carry a crew is ready for transport

October 8, 2021

Airbus Defence and Space announced October 6 that the first European Service Module to carry a crew as part of NASA’s Artemis program is...

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