Technology

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

CNES has issued a call for the development of a small capsule capable of collecting data during a satellite’s reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

CNES Publishes Call to Develop Satellite Black Box

The French Space Agency CNES has issued a call for the development of a small capsule designed to collect data during a satellite's reentry...
ESA has signed off on a hot fire test campaign of the ArianeGroup-developed SPE-T engine for the Argonaut lunar lander.

ESA Signs Off on Argonaut Lunar Lander Engine Test

An ESA-led Test Review Board has signed off on a hot fire test campaign of an engine being developed by ArianeGroup for the European...
Avio has announced that it has shipped the first P160C booster to French Guiana ahead of its static fire test.

Avio Ships First Upgraded Ariane 6 Booster

Italian rocket builder Avio has announced that it has shipped the first P160C solid fuel booster to French Guiana. The booster will be used...
The DLR Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology has released an open-source reusable launch vehicle model.

DLR Publishes Open-Source Reusable Launch Vehicle Model

The German Space Agency DLR's Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology has released an open-source reusable launch vehicle model for simulation-based research. In 2002,...
ESA has announced that it has successfully completed Critical Design Reviews for its 12 Galileo Second Generation satellites.

Second Generation Galileo Satellite Designs Pass Critical Milestone

The European Space Agency has announced that the development of both versions of its Galileo Second Generation satellites has reached an important milestone with...
ESA has signed an agreement with Vast to explore the possibility of crewed flights to the company’s planned space stations.

ESA Signs Third Commercial Space Station Agreement

The European Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vast to explore the possibility of crewed missions to the company's planned commercial...
ESA has published a call to gauge the interest of launch providers to take part in its European Launcher Challenge.

ESA Publishes an Initial Call for its European Launcher Challenge

The European Space Agency has published a Request for Information call aimed at assessing the status and ambitions of current and future European launch...
The Exploration Company has completed a hot fire test campaign of a prototype rocket engine that will power its Nyx Moon spacecraft.

The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Nyx Moon Engine Prototype

The Exploration Company has announced that it has completed a hot fire test campaign of the second prototype of its Huracan engine. Once operational,...
CNES has partnered with Spartan Space, MEDES, and sporting goods retailer Decathlon to develop a spacesuit.

CNES, Decathlon, Spartan Space and MEDES to Develop Spacesuit

The French space agency CNES has announced a partnership with Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (MEDES), and the sporting goods...
ESA has signed an agreement with NASA to formalize aspects of its Mars rover mission, which the US agency will assist.

NASA Signs Agreement to Assist ESA With Mars Rover Mission

The European Space Agency has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA to formalize the aspects of its Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission...

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