First Dutch Military EO Sat to Launch in 2027
The spacecraft will host a laser communications terminal and a set of optical sensors to provide Dutch defense forces with a sovereign space-borne intelligence-gathering capability.
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New Spacecraft to Boost UK’s Military ISR Capabilities
The UK has ordered its second military reconnaissance satellite, awarding a £40M ($51.8M) contract to small sat manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).
Constellation Technologies Raises €9.3M Seed Round
The company says their aim is to empower terrestrial telecommunication providers rather than compete with them.
Satellite Break-up Experiment to Help ESA Learn How Satellites Die
The Destructive Re-entry Assessment Container Object mission, or DRACO, will be the first demo of a fully controlled break-up during its return to Earth.
Ariane 6 Debut Restores Europe’s Independent Access to Space
Europe’s long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket performed an almost flawless debut flight on Tuesday, scattering a batch of experimental satellites across LEO.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Gets Its Date With Space
Europe’s long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket will make its debut launch attempt on July 9, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced Wednesday at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
Open Cosmos To Build Greece’s First EO Constellation
UK satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos will build a €60M ($65.1M) EO constellation for Greece to help the Mediterranean nation tackle ocean pollution and challenges in agriculture.
SatVu Plans Two New ‘Thermometer’ Sats After Failure
London-based SatVu is preparing to launch two temperature-taking satellites next year after losing its pathfinder mission in December.
Ukrainian Startup Raises Funding For In-Space Servicing Demo
Ukrainian start-up Kurs Orbital has raised €3.7M($4M) to build and fly a prototype docking port for in-space servicing and debris removal missions.
Swiss Start-up Studying Satellite Refueling for UK
The UK Space Agency has tapped in-orbit servicing start-up ClearSpace to research satellite refueling, taking a step toward the British agency’s commitment last fall to invest in space sustainability.
UK Boosts Spending On International Moon, Mars Partnerships
The UK Space Agency will invest £7.4M ($9.3M) into joint projects with India, Japan, Canada, and the US that will pave the way for exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency announced Wednesday.
UK Invests £6.7M to Boost Domestic Launch Industry
The UK Space Agency awarded £6.7M ($8.6M) to two small launch startups that plan to lift off from UK spaceports.