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Avio and Isar Aerospace Win ESA Flight Ticket Initiative Launch Contracts

France has granted Avio a ten-year licence to launch Vega rockets from the Guiana Space Centre, marking another step on the company’s road to full independence from Arianespace.

France Grants Avio 10-Year Licence to Launch from Guiana Space Centre

Arianespace and Avio call for a preference for European rockets for European missions, urging sustained long-term support for the inudsty

Arianespace and Avio Call for Enforced European Launcher Preference

Vega C has successfully launched ESA’s Biomass satellite, a mission that will measure global forest carbon stocks and support climate research.

Successful Vega C Launch Delivers ESA Biomass Satellite to Orbit

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

Avio and ESA teams have successfully validated that a key element of Space Rider’s Service Module can withstand the stresses of a rocket launch.

ESA Concludes Key Testing Phase for Space Rider Service Module

CNES is preparing to test fire the first P160C booster, set to replace the P120C on Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets.

CNES Set to Test Fire Upgraded Ariane 6 Booster

Avio has revealed that it will complete an initial "firing test" of its IFD1 reusable rocket demonstrator in the third quarter of 2025.

Avio to Begin Testing Next-Gen Reusable Rocket Demonstrator in 2025

Avio successfully test-fires its Multi-Purpose Green Engine for the first time. The engine will be used to power launch systems and in-orbit logistics vehicles.

Avio Test Fires Multi-Purpose Green Engine for the First Time

Avio has delivered a key Space Rider service module element to ESA's ESTEC facility in the Netherlands for three months of testing.

Avio Ships Space Rider Service Module Structure for Testing

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