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.
Europe
Stories on the European space industry
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.
EnduroSat Raises €43M to Scale Production, Boost US Presence
Bulgarian space startup EnduroSat has raised €43M ($48.8M) to ramp up production of a new, bigger ESPA-class sat.
Astrolight Raises €2.8M For Laser Comms Tech
Balnord led the round, which was announced on Thursday. It also included participation from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Coinvest Capital, 3NGLS, and Rita Sakus.
Exolaunch Secures SpaceX Rides Through 2028
The contract extension continues a lucrative partnership between the two companies. Exolaunch deployed more than 400 sats from 20 SpaceX launches—including every Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare flight to date.
ICEYE and Rheinmetall Form Sat Production Partnership
The new venture, called Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, will split ownership 60/40 between Rheinmetall and ICEYE, respectively, and expects to begin production of SAR sats in the second quarter of next year.
International Partners Wrestle With Skinny Budget Fallout
The effects of the White House’s top level budget proposal are starting to ripple around the world.
Europe’s Space Defense Industry Sees Opportunity in Discord
European governments have unshackled budget rules and funded a five-year rearmament plan.