Firefly Greenlit for Future Swedish Launches
Firefly Aerospace hit another milestone in its quest to reach orbit from Europe.
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Stories on the European space industry
Where Does Space Fit Into NATO Funding Boost?
“I think in general allies are looking to invest more [in space] …particularly at this point at a national level,” she said. “There’s a lot of interest, primarily in commercial capabilities and accessing off-the-shelf capabilities.”
Defense Drives EU Space Funding to Record Highs
Grab a bucket. It’s raining cash in Europe.
ESA Watch: 2040 Vision Takes Center Stage in Paris
ESA is thinking big in Technology 2040, a new report that provides a roadmap for the region’s future in space over the next ~15 years.
Venturi Space Unveils its All-European Rover
A tangible example of Europe’s efforts to achieve technological independence at home—and on another world.
For Pulsar Fusion, Business is Bigger in Texas
UK nuclear propulsion startup Pulsar Fusion has dreams of ferrying rockets to the Moon, Mars, and Saturn—but first, they’re headed to Texas.
The UK’s Launch Timelines are Slipping
SaxaVord spaceport is the only launch site in the UK that can host vertical launches, and the limited capacity has created a traffic jam.
ESA Watch: Setting the Stage for November
This week, ESA member states declared that they will carry on with their ambitious space science and exploration plans—with or without the US.
Arkadia Proves Orbital Propulsion Can Be Green
Arkadia Space received data back from its first mission in space proving that its DARK propulsion system can perform as well as, if not better than, toxic hydrazine equivalents.
Sodern, Dhruva Space Team On Star Tracker Demo
The collaboration is a major win for the private Indian smallsat manufacturer looking to expand its global reach—and it also further strengthens Indo-French space ties.
NanoAvionics to Build Korea’s First Venus Observing Sat
The satellites—part of IBS’ CLOVE project—will carry UV and NIR observation instruments developed by IBS to monitor Venus’ cloud structures and atmospheric chemical makeup.
UN Releases Space Debris Primer
Decades ago, the UN was already thinking about the risks and liability concerns raised by debris falling out of orbit. Now, as falling space debris becomes a more common occurrence, the UN’s Office for Outer Space Affairs is reminding nations that it has a process for dealing with it.