CNES has launched a call for proposals for the development of a lunar power station prototype as part of its Lunar Integrated Shelter for Exploration initiative.

CNES Issues Call for Lunar Power Station Prototype

The French space agency CNES has initiated a call for the development of a lunar power station prototype intended for terrestrial testing. CNES began work...
The Exploration Company has completed a six-week test campaign of the preburner for its Typhoon rocket engine.

The Exploration Company Tests Key Component of Typhoon Rocket Engine

The Exploration Company has successfully completed a six-week test campaign of the oxygen-rich preburner for its Typhoon rocket engine. With co-financing from the French space...
Thales Alenia Space has shipped the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, Europe's contribution to the Mars Sample Return mission.

Thales Alenia Space Ships Key Component for Mars Sample Return Mission

Thales Alenia Space has shipped the Orbit Insertion Module for the European Space Agency's Earth Return Orbiter from its facilities in Turin to Airbus...
ESA has retested a pair of parachutes that, along with a retro rocket, will ensure the safe landing of its Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars.

ESA Recertifies ExoMars Parachutes After Years in Storage

The European Space Agency announced on 21 July that it had retested a pair of parachutes designed to enable its Rosalind Franklin rover to...
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot fire test of its Breeze thruster, which will be used aboard the service module of its Nyx Moon lunar lander.

The Exploration Company Tests Thruster for Nyx Moon Lunar Lander

Space transportation startup The Exploration Company has announced the successful first test firing of its Breeze thruster, which will be used aboard its Nyx...
Italy's CIRA has successfully completed a key milestone in the development of the Space Rider Re-entry Module's Thermal Protection System.

Space Rider Nose Cone Passes Key Milestone

The Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) has completed the structural dynamic qualification testing campaign of the Space Rider nose cone, marking a key milestone...
ESA and Thales Alenia Space have completed a series of drop tests for the reusable Space Rider spacecraft, validating its autonomous landing accuracy.

ESA Validates Space Rider Landing Accuracy with Drop Test Campaign

The European Space Agency has confirmed the successful completion of a series of drop tests, validating the landing accuracy of its reusable Space Rider...
ArianeGroup has successfully completed a key test campaign of its Prometheus rocket engine, which will initially power the Themis reusable rocket demonstrator.

ArianeGroup Completes Key Prometheus Rocket Engine Tests

European rocket builder ArianeGroup has announced that it completed a series of Prometheus rocket engine test ignitions on 20 June, marking a key milestone...
Sidereus Space Dynamics is nearing completion of its Solaris Test Bench, which will be used for critical testing of its EOS launch system ahead of its first flight in 2026.

Sidereus Space Dynamics Nears Completion of EOS Test Stand

Italian rocket builder Sidereus Space Dynamics has announced that it is nearing completion of its Solaris Test Bench, which will be used for key...
The Exploration Company has declared its Mission Possible flight both a partial success and a partial failure following a successful reentry.

The Exploration Company Declares Mission Possible a “Partial Success”

In-space logistics startup The Exploration Company has declared its Mission Possible flight both a partial success and a partial failure following a successful reentry. As...
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