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German small launch vehicle startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has replaced its chief executive officer as the company intensifies its efforts to conduct a long-delayed inaugural launch.
British electromechanical component specialist Olsen Actuators and Drives have announced plans to establish its first U.S. office at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant step in its expansion into the fast-growing American space market.
Airbus Defence and Space are set to take on a crucial role in reigniting Europe's flagship Mars exploration mission following its selection by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space to build the landing platform for ExoMars; replacing a component that was originally to be supplied by Russia.
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.
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