International
Stories around the biggest global space news, including from Europe, India, and Japan.
Airbus to Build ExoMars Landing Platform
ESA has tapped Airbus to build a landing platform for Europe’s beleaguered ExoMars rover as the delayed mission hopes to reach Mars in 2030.
Isar Aerospace’s First Rocket Crashes After Brief Flight
Isar Aerospace has broken the European launch barrier.
Starlink Faces an Uphill Battle in Italy
Starlink’s potential five-year €1.6B ($1.72B) deal to provide the Italian government with secure telecom capabilities is in jeopardy.
ESA Launches its Launcher Challenge
The quickest way to get to space from Europe is to veer left at the UK, fly across the pond, and hitch a ride on a US-built rocket. ESA wants to change that.
ESA Calls for Funding Boost to Meet Long-Term Goals
The space agency laid out its long-term vision for the region’s space sector in its Strategy 2040 document.
Exotrail Inks Multi-Launch Deal with MaiaSpace
After its first successful demonstration, Exotrail is buying up space on launchers.
NordSpace Unveils SHARP Program for Canadian Defense
Canada is increasingly focused on building up its sovereign defense capabilities to monitor and defend its northern front.
What’s Next With The Head of Gilat Defense
Israeli satcom firm Gilat Satellite Networks is preparing to move hundreds of employees to the US as part of its new defense division, according to Gilad Landsberg, the head of the new division.
constellr Shares Thermal Image From Its First Sat
By measuring ground temperatures from space down to 30 m in resolution, constellr can help its customers make climate-informed decisions that make a real economic impact.
UK Reports Record ESA Contract Wins in 2024
The UK now has more registered entities within ESA’s procurement platform than any other country, and the country’s space industry won £80M ($103.8M) in ESA contracts in Q4 2024 alone.
D-Orbit, Eutelsat Partner on GEO In-Orbit Servicing Mission
In the mission, called RISE, a servicing vehicle built by D-Orbit will attach to one of Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites to hone the tech for in-orbit repair, relocation, attitude control, and end-of-life disposal.
Rivada to Fly Outernet Demo Mission in 2026
The company announced plans to fly the first demonstration mission of its 600-sat laser-linked “Outernet” in 2026 and offer connectivity services by 2027.
Esper Satellites Raises $3.1M Seed Round
The funds will help Esper meet the upcoming launch date of its flagship four-sat constellation, dubbed “Four Leaf Clover,” which could see its first two sats launch in February 2026.
