European Spaceflight
29 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Swiss Startup Stellar Alpina Unveils Detonation Engine Lunar Lander Plans · Stellar Alpina announced lunar lander and orbital craft plans using novel rocket engines.
- ESA launches BEST!2 call for reusable rocket booster flight demonstrations · ESA published a call for industry-led reusable rocket booster flight demonstrations under BEST!2.
- MDA Space secures €64 million agreement for IRIS2 satellite antennas · Canadian firm MDA Space signs agreement to build antennas for EU IRIS2 constellation.
- CNES begins ground qualification testing for Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator · French space agency CNES starts ground testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator.
- UK Ministry of Defence awards £15m orbital warfare contract to Astroscale · Astroscale UK receives £15 million MOD contract for classified Project LEDA orbital warfare work.
- ESA INVICTUS hypersonic programme passes first major requirements review · ESA's INVICTUS hypersonic programme completes first review, advances to next development phase.
- Australia submits counteroffer to ESA for ISS astronaut flight · Australia sent ESA a counteroffer to fly Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
- ESA official doubts 2026 first flight for Themis rocket demonstrator · ESA transport director Géraldine Naja expressed uncertainty over 2026 Themis rocket flight.
- ESA confirms parafoil detachment caused failed Space Rider drop test · ESA revealed parafoil detachment caused the 6 October Space Rider drop test failure.
- Airbus Shipped Lighter Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2 · Airbus Netherlands shipped the first lightweight Vulcain Aft Bay for Ariane 6 Block 2, though weight savings are lower than expected.
- ESA Space Rider Test Model Lost After Parafoil Failure · ESA lost a full-scale Space Rider test model after its parafoil failed to deploy during a drop test.
- French MPs propose symbolic €1 budget line for VORTEX spaceplane · French lawmakers propose symbolic €1 budget line to clarify VORTEX spaceplane funding
- Polish Minister Cites US Uncertainty As Risk For Artemis Participation · Polish development minister cites US political budget risks for NASA Artemis programme involvement.
- UK Space Agency to award £25M space surveillance radar contract July 2027 · UK Space Agency will award a £25 million space surveillance radar contract in July 2027.
- Arianespace schedules Ariane 6 return launch for 23 November · Arianespace targets 23 November 2026 for Ariane 6 return flight after turbopump issue.
- Spain approves early release of €65.8M for PAZ 2 spy satellite funding · Spain approved an early release of €65.8 million in loan funding for the PAZ 2 spy satellite program.
- Norway allocates funding for second Andøya Spaceport launch pad · Norwegian government details 2027 budget allocation for second Andøya orbital launch pad.
- Italian Space Agency Explores Orbital Artificial Gravity Research Platform · The Italian Space Agency announced plans for an orbital artificial gravity research platform.
- The Exploration Company to Test Lunar Hopper in UAE in 2027 · The Exploration Company will test its ONEIROS lunar hopper demonstrator in the UAE in 2027.
- ArianeGroup completes second wet dress rehearsal for Themis reusable rocket · ESA announces ArianeGroup finished second Themis rocket wet dress rehearsal in Sweden.
- EU Extends SALTO Launcher Deadline To End 2026 For Themis Rocket Hop Test · European Commission extends SALTO rocket project deadline three months to December 2026.
- HyImpulse Delays Second SR75 Suborbital Rocket Flight to Spring 2027 · German startup HyImpulse delays its second SR75 suborbital rocket flight to spring 2027 due to licensing and weather constraints.
- Portugal's Omnidea Acquires Orbex Assets to Develop PrimeNEO Rocket · Omnidea acquired Orbex's UK assets and IP to evolve the PrimeNEO small launch vehicle.
- Norway to Fund Second Andøya Launch Pad for Commercial Operator · Norway plans to invest NOK 650 million to build a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport.
- ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Study European Space Station · ESA selected Airbus and OHB consortia to study a future European-led space station in low Earth orbit.
- CNES Issues Call for New Automated Rocket Tracking Turrets · French space agency CNES seeks bids for three new automated optical tracking systems for Guiana Space Centre.
- UK Forms Space Effects Squadron to Counter Satellite Threats · UK Ministry of Defence establishes No. III Space Effects Squadron to disrupt hostile threats in space.
- Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Delayed to 2027 Hop Test · German Aerospace Center confirms Callisto rocket hop test delayed to 2027 following nose cone integration.
- Belgian LUVMI-M Rover Secures Spot on Blue Origin Blue Moon Mission · Space Applications Services secures a commercial spot for its LUVMI-M rover on a Blue Origin Blue Moon lunar lander.