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

    Alpha Impulsion has completed a test firing of an autophage rocket engine. It plans to use the technology to power its Grenat rocket.

    Alpha Impulsion Tests Autophage Engine Prototype for Grenat Rocket

    Toulouse-based startup Alpha Impulsion has completed a short test firing of an autophage rocket engine. The company plans to use the novel propulsion system...
    ESA’s reusable Themis booster demonstrator is now unlikely to fly before 2026, marking another delay for the programme despite recent funding boosts.

    First Themis Test Flight Likely to Slip to 2026

    Update: On 19 September 2025 ArianeGroup released an updated confirming the start of Themis combined tests on the launch pad at Esrange Space Center....
    CNES has launched a call for proposals under its CRYOSTARS initiative to develop and demonstrate in-orbit cryogenic propellant storage and refuelling technologies.

    CNES Issues Call for In-Orbit Refuelling Services Demonstration

    On 26 May, the French space agency CNES issued a call for proposals for the development of an in-orbit demonstration of the storage and...
    ArianeGroup has completed hot-fire tests of a 3D-printed 240N hydrogen peroxide thruster as part of the European Commission's SALTO project.

    ArianeGroup Completes Hot-Fire Tests of 3D-Printed Thruster

    ArianeGroup has successfully completed a series of hot-fire tests of a 3D-printed, flight-configured 240N hydrogen peroxide thruster. In a 22 May update on LinkedIn, ArianeGroup...
    ESA has published a call for Phase 2 of its Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator project, focusing on maturing technologies "up to a critical design milestone."

    ESA Launches Phase 2 of Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project

    The European Space Agency has issued a call for proposals for the second phase of its Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator project. Initially announced in March...
    The Exploration Company has shipped its Mission Possible capsule to California for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission.

    The Exploration Company Ships Completed Mission Possible Capsule

    German space logistics startup The Exploration Company has shipped its Mission Possible capsule to the launch site in California, ahead of a planned June...
    POLARIS Spaceplanes is preparing for key docking tests as it develops in-flight refuelling capabilities for its AURORA multipurpose spaceplane

    POLARIS Spaceplanes Prepares for Key In-Flight Refuelling Milestone

    Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes is preparing to attempt a key milestone in its development of in-flight refuelling capabilities for its AURORA multipurpose spaceplane and hypersonic...
    DLR has announced the completion of key qualification tests for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s "Top Block."

    DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element

    The German aerospace agency DLR has announced that it has completed the qualification campaign for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator's "Top Block." This section...
    The first test firing of the P160C booster is scheduled for 24 April at the Guiana Space Centre. The new booster will replace the P120C on the Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets.

    Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Test Set for 24 April

    The French space agency CNES has announced that the first test firing of the P160C solid-fuel booster is scheduled to take place on 24...
    ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared its PHOENIX 1 test flight a success, with further analysis of the collected data still to come.

    ATMOS Space Cargo Tentatively Declares PHOENIX 1 Flight a Success

    German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has tentatively declared the inaugural flight of its PHOENIX 1 re-entry capsule a success, despite not yet...
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