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Technology

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

POLARIS Spaceplanes faces a challenge as its MIRA demonstrator sustains damage during takeoff. Discover how the German startup is responding.

POLARIS Spaceplanes’ MIRA Vehicle Damaged During Takeoff

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that its MIRA demonstrator was damaged during a takeoff incident. The incident occurred during a test flight that was...
The Exploration Company's Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demo Flight Slips to 2025

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstration flight will not occur in 2024 as previously expected. In an interview with Bloomberg on...
The Exploration Company has shared an update on the progress of its subscale Mission Possible demonstrator.

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Demonstrator Takes Shape

The Exploration Company has published an update on the progress of its subscale Mission Possible demonstrator, which the company expects to launch later this...
ESA has published a pair of calls aimed at beginning some early work on a Mars transfer vehicle mission concept.

ESA to Begin Work on Mars Transfer Vehicle Mission Concept

The European Space Agency has published a pair of calls aimed at beginning work on an electric propulsion transfer stage that would be used...
Germany’s POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it will begin testing aerial refueling systems this year.

POLARIS Spaceplanes to Begin Testing Aerial Refueling Capability

Bremen-based startup POLARIS Spaceplanes announced late last week that it is preparing to begin testing systems to enable the aerial refueling of its AURORA...
A small rover built by CNES and DLR that will explore the surface of Phobos arrived in Japan ahead of its launch in 2026.

Europe’s Martian Moon Rover Arrives in Japan

A small rover built by DLR and CNES to explore the surface of the Martian moon Phobos has arrived in Japan ahead of a...
The Netherlands Space Office has signed an agreement to proceed with a €42 million investment in laser satellite comms.

The Netherlands Proceed with €42M Laser Satellite Comms Development

The Netherlands Space Office has signed an agreement with the NXTGEN High-Tech programme to collaborate on how a €42 million investment in laser satellite...
The UK Space Agency will make up to £15 million available for science and technology payloads should an all-British Axiom mission proceed.

UKSA May or May Not Offer £15M for Science Aboard Axiom Mission

The UK Space Agency announced 20 February that it could make up to £15 million in funding available for science and technology payloads should...
Thales Alenia Space has achieved a significant milestone in its construction of the first module for Axiom’s commercial space station.

Thales Alenia Space Marks Major Milestone in Space Station Construction

Europe's Thales Alenia Space has marked a significant milestone in the construction of the Axiom Hab One (AX-H1) commercial space station module. Thales Alenia Space...
Italian launch startup Sidereus Space has completed a series of 10 short-duration hot fire tests of MR-5 rocket engine.

Sidereus Space Complete Short-Duration Hot Fire Test Campaign

Italian launch startup Sidereus Space Dynamics has announced the completion of a short-duration hot fire test campaign for its MR-5 rocket engine. Sidereus Space...

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