EuropeISAM

Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

Orbit Fab wants to build gas stations in space, but for its latest contract win, perhaps petrol is the right word.

EuropeMilitary

Germany Outlines its Defensive Space Plans

Speak softly and carry a big stick.

EuropeLaunchVC/PE

HyPrSpace €21M Series A Paves a Pathway to Launch

The Baguette is just a starter dish.

BusinessTechnology

Redwire Wins $44M DARPA Contract for VLEO Demo

The contract will see Redwire manufacture and deliver a VLEO satellite with air breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology.

EuropeSatcomStartups

OQ Technology Sends Europe’s First D2D Message

OQ’s milestone opens the door for Europe to build its own sovereign D2D capabilities.

EuropeISAMTechnology

Dcubed To Demo In-Space Solar Manufacturing in 2026

Dcubed unveiled three planned demo missions today that will culminate with building a 2kW solar array in space.

ExplainerScienceTechnology

Slingshot Spots Uncataloged Russian Sat in MEO

A Russian sat spent five weeks in MEO without the US public SDA database knowing its whereabouts. Slingshot Aerospace found it.

EuropeMilitary

What France’s Space Spending Bump Could Buy

Pass go, collect €4.2B.

EuropeISAMSatcom

SES Taps Infinite Orbits for GEO Life Extension Mission

Just because something is old, doesn’t mean you throw it away.

EquitiesLaunchLunar

Firefly Raises FY Guidance in Q3 Earnings Release

Firefly Aerospace released its Q3 earnings results after market close yesterday, posting quarterly revenues of $30.8M—98% higher than Q2.

EuropeStartupsVC/PE

U-Space Raises €24M to Boost France’s Sat Production

French satellite manufacturer U-Space closed a €24M ($27.8M) Series A to boost its satellite manufacturing capacity.

EuropeLEOStartups

ATMOS and Space Cargo Unlimited Target First Reentry Mission in 2026

The mission will be the first of seven where ATMOS’ Phoenix reentry vehicle will carry SCU’s BentoBox platform to orbit and back.

BusinessStartups

Varda To Operate Two Spacecraft at Once with W-5 Mission

The company has big dreams of launching spacecraft multiple times per week, but to get there, Varda needs to ensure that its workforce of ~175 people can handle the workload.