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ESA Selects Finalists For European Launch Challenge
Europe • International • Launch

ESA Selects Finalists For European Launch Challenge

Each launcher now stands the chance to win a maximum of €169M.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
Can Computers and Russian Engineers Build A Reusable Rocket in Dubai?
International • Launch

Can Computers and Russian Engineers Build A Reusable Rocket in Dubai?

“Our goal is to be much faster than everyone else.”

June 30, 2025
Firefly Greenlit for Future Swedish Launches
Europe • International • Launch • Policy

Firefly Greenlit for Future Swedish Launches

Firefly Aerospace hit another milestone in its quest to reach orbit from Europe.

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
Defense Drives EU Space Funding to Record Highs
Europe • International • Startups • VC/PE

Defense Drives EU Space Funding to Record Highs

Grab a bucket. It’s raining cash in Europe.  

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
The UK’s Launch Timelines are Slipping
Europe • International • Launch

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.

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025
ESA Watch: Setting the Stage for November
Europe • International • Policy

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.

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Arkadia Proves Orbital Propulsion Can Be Green
Europe • International • Startups

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.

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Sodern, Dhruva Space Team On Star Tracker Demo
Europe • International

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.

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
ispace Crashes on the Moon in Second Attempt
International • Moon

ispace Crashes on the Moon in Second Attempt

Officials said the lander failed to slow down enough for landing, likely crashing into the lunar surface, but the root problem is unclear.

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025
China Says Golden Dome Could Spark Space Arms Race
International • Military

China Says Golden Dome Could Spark Space Arms Race

“The project will heighten the risk of turning the space into a war zone and creating a space arms race, and shake the international security and arms control system.”

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025
ICEYE and Rheinmetall Form Sat Production Partnership
EO • Europe • International • Military

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.

May 12, 2025May 13, 2025
MDA Space is Safe From Trump Tariffs, Budget Cuts
Business • Equities • International

MDA Space is Safe From Trump Tariffs, Budget Cuts

MDA Space posted its Q1 2025 financial results yesterday, showing a strong quarter with revenues ($351M CAD/$252.3M), backlog ($4.1B CAD/$2.95B), and net income ($37.2M CAD/$26.7M) all up compared to the same period last year.

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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