Technology

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

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...
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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...
Space Applications Services has unveiled its PUPPETEER system, which will be used to train astronauts for missions to the Moon.

Space Applications Introduces PUPPETEER Astronaut Training System

Brussels-based Space Applications Services has introduced its PUPPETEER gravity offloading system. Currently being developed in collaboration with the German space agency DLR, the system...
Avio has announced that it aims to introduce its reusable post-Vega-E "Vega Next" rocket beyond 2032.

Avio Plans Introduction of Vega Next Rocket Beyond 2032

Italian rocket builder Avio has revealed that it plans to introduce its post-Vega-E "Vega Next" rocket beyond 2032. Last week the final flight of the...
ESA and Airbus engineers have successfully demonstrated an autonomous sample collection capability using a four-wheeled rover called Codi.

Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Sample Collection for Mars Missions

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated autonomous sample collection capabilities using a four-wheeled rover called Codi. Over the last three years, ESA and Airbus...
MaiaSpace has announced that it expects to conduct the first hot fire test of a Maia upper stage in 2025.

MaiaSpace Prepares to Start Hot Fire Testing in 2025

French launch startup MaiaSpace has announced that it is preparing to conduct the first hot fire test of the upper stage of its Maia...
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