Europe Eyes 2026 As 1st Ariane 64 Flight Pushes
In Europe, many first launches originally aiming to fly in 2025 will spend New Year’s at home.
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Stories on the European space industry
HyImpulse Secures €45M for Small Launch
Europe is still waiting on reliable access to space. Investors are keen on shortening that wait.
Astron Systems’ Launches Are Booked Through 2030
If you want to launch from Europe, be prepared to queue for a while.
Beyond Gravity Boosts Production of its Solar Array Tech
This week, Beyond Gravity became the latest European parts manufacturer to expand its production facility.
Europe’s Satellite Production Capacity is About to Explode
European space agencies, satellite manufacturers, and parts suppliers have spent 2025 pouring capital and concrete to boost their sovereign, high-skilled manufacturing capacities.
Inside Astrolight’s Secure Comms Network Plans
Instances of satellite jamming are on the rise, and so are optical communications solutions to defend against interference.
Frontier Preps Next Mission After Mixed Results On ATMOS
Frontier is preparing to fly a second (slightly pared-down) SpaceLab next year aboard Orbital Paradigm’s new reentry platform.
ESA Continues to Bet Big on Quantum Comms
Ultimately, these new technologies aren’t competing with radio frequency, but working together as part of a diverse network.
The EU Space Act Raises Questions
ICYMI: This week, Payload Europe hosted its first ever webinar—all about the EU Space Act.
UK Space Agency Invests £6.5M in International Projects
The UK wants to build a vibrant sovereign space industry, but it knows it can’t do it alone.
European Launchers are Racking Up Bookings
European launch startups are attempting to break past the Kármán line for the first time—and customers are already lining up to fly.
Germany is Ramping Up Its Military Space Posture
Germany is investing €35B in national security defense assets to counter the “fundamental threat” posed by Russian and Chinese tech.