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UK electric propulsion startup Magdrive has secured $10.5 million in seed funding, setting the stage for its expansion into the U.S. market and the development of its high-power electric plasma thrusters.
European satellite launch service provider Isar Aerospace has achieved a key milestone in its journey to orbital access, successfully completing the final static fire test of Stage 1 for its Spectrum launch vehicle.
The UK is preparing to host its 2nd annual In-orbit Service, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference; one of the most significant international gatherings in the field and this years its heading to ICC Belfast on June 4–6, 2025.
In a historic moment for government human spaceflight, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that John McFall, a reserve astronaut in its corps, has been medically cleared for long-duration missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
Atmos Space Cargo has received the final regulatory green light to launch its Phoenix capsule on a crucial mission designed to demonstrate innovative reentry technologies.
In a significant milestone for European lunar exploration, Thales Alenia Space has secured a contract worth nearly $900 million to develop and deliver the Lunar Descent Element (LDE) for the Argonaut cargo lander.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Thales Alenia Space a €367 million ($383 million USD) contract to lead the development of EnVision, a groundbreaking satellite mission designed to explore Venus.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is doubling down on its commitment to fostering Europe’s commercial launch sector, announcing an additional €44.22 million ($46.7 million) in funding for four launch vehicle startups. The funding, part of ESA’s “Boost!” program, aims to advance the testing of launch vehicles from HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA).
The Exploration Company has successfully raised $160 million in a Series B funding round to bolster the development of its Nyx spacecraft, designed for cargo transportation to support future commercial space stations.
Commercial space station developer Vast Space has entered into a agreement with the Czech Republic to explore a future mission by a Czech astronaut aboard a Vast mission.
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