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A complete resource for European space activities from launch to Earth observation.
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The Exploration Company Completes Testing of Third Huracan Engine Prototype
Published: December 21, 2024 06:00
The Exploration Company has successfully completed a hot-fire test campaign of the third prototype of its Huracan rocket engine. The company is developing the engine to power its Nyx Moon spacecraft, which will be utilized for missions to lunar orbit and…
Germany Commits €95M More to Isar, RFA, and HyImpulse
https://europeanspaceflight.com/germany-commits-e95m-more-to-isar-rfa-and-hyimpulse/
Published: December 20, 2024 10:14
The German government has announced that it will make €95 million in additional funding available to support Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and HyImpulse. On 19 December, the German government announced that the new funding would assist German…
ESA Awards €350M to Avio to Boost Vega C and Develop Vega E
https://europeanspaceflight.com/esa-awards-e350m-to-avio-to-boost-vega-c-and-develop-vega-e/
Published: December 19, 2024 07:45
The European Space Agency has awarded Avio two contracts worth a total of €350 million to boost the launch cadence of Vega C and to complete the development of the company’s next-gen Vega E rocket. Vega E is a planned three-stage rocket that is expected to…
Finland’s ICEYE Secures $65M in Additional Funding
https://europeanspaceflight.com/finlands-iceye-secures-65m-in-additional-funding/
Published: December 18, 2024 14:40
Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE announced on 18th December that it had extended its growth funding round, securing an additional $65 million (€61,98 million). The company has now raised over $500 million since its founding. Founded in 2014, ICEYE…
Themis Reusable Rocket Takes Shape as ArianeGroup Completes Fit Check
Published: December 17, 2024 13:15
ArianeGroup has brought the main elements of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator together for the first time during a “full-fit check.” This milestone paves the way for the demonstrator’s inaugural test, which is expected to take place in 2025. Themis…
Europe Allocates €10.6B to Build and Launch IRIS2 Constellation
https://europeanspaceflight.com/europe-allocates-e10-6b-to-build-and-launch-iris2-constellation/
Published: December 16, 2024 21:48
The European Space Agency and the European Commission have signed a contract with the SpaceRIDE consortium to develop and launch the IRIS2 secure communications constellation. In late October, the European Commission announced that it had accepted the…
Thales Completes Key Element of Mars Sample Return Mission
https://europeanspaceflight.com/thales-completes-key-element-of-mars-sample-return-mission/
Published: December 14, 2024 06:00
Thales Alenia Space has completed the Orbit Insertion Module for the Earth Return Orbiter, which will ferry samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth. The Earth Return Orbiter is the European Space Agency’s main contribution to NASA’s Mars Sample…
HyPrSpace Achieves Key Milestone in Baguette One Rocket Development
https://europeanspaceflight.com/hyprspace-achieves-key-milestone-in-baguette-one-rocket-development/
Published: December 13, 2024 09:51
French launch startup HyPrSpace has announced that it has completed preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for its Baguette One and Orbital Baguette One rockets. Founded in 2019, HyPrSpace is developing a micro-launcher rocket powered by a hybrid propulsion…
Third Time’s the Charm? ESA Once Again Publishes 60T Rocket Study Call
Published: December 12, 2024 06:51
The European Space Agency has published a third iteration of a proposed pathfinder study for the development of a European reusable super heavy-lift rocket capable of delivering 60 tonnes to low Earth orbit. ESA published an initial call for its European…
The Exploration Company Completes Key Testing Milestone for Mission Possible
Published: December 11, 2024 14:11
The Exploration Company has completed a critical milestone in the development of its Mission Possible capsule, successfully simulating the mission’s launcher release phase. Founded in 2021, The Exploration Company is developing a modular spacecraft called…