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...
The Exploration Company’s reusable Nyx spacecraft has passed Phase 1 of the ISS Safety Review, confirming its initial design meets all safety requirements for visiting vehicles.

The Exploration Company’s Nyx Spacecraft Passes Initial ISS Safety Review

The Exploration Company's reusable Nyx Earth spacecraft has passed Phase 1 of the International Space Station Safety Review, confirming that the spacecraft's preliminary design...
Spartan Space and Airbus have completed a CNES-commissioned feasibility study for a lunar habitat airlock.

Spartan Space and Airbus Complete CNES Lunar Surface Airlock Study

Spartan Space and Airbus Defence and Space have completed a feasibility study for a lunar habitat airlock, commissioned by the French aerospace agency CNES. In...
ESA has issued a call to tender for the development of a flapping-wing propulsion system for a future flying Mars explorer.

ESA to Develop Hummingbird-Inspired Flying Mars Explorer

The European Space Agency has published a call to tender for the development of "flapping wing technology" for a Mars surface explorer. In the 8...
The Exploration Company has completed hot fire testing the fourth iteration of its Huracan rocket engine's thrust chamber.

The Exploration Company Completes Test Campaign for Lunar Lander Engine

The Exploration Company has completed a hot fire test campaign for the thrust chamber of its Huracan rocket engine. The testing put the fourth...
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