European companies in the space sector have been developing novel technology to find their unique place in the market, allowing them to thrive and innovate while stepping towards developing their orbital vehicles. Some are supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), such as HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, and Orbex, while other independent private companies, such as PLD Space, are forging their ambitious paths to reusability.
"Rocket+Lab Parachute"
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Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 launches continue, Rocket Lab to launch two Electrons, Russia to fly to ISS
by John SharpFollowing the sixth flight of SpaceX’s Starship on Tuesday, eight additional orbital launches were planned…
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Rocket Lab successfully launched its 50th Electron rocket June 20 at 2:13 PM EDT (18:13…
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Rocket Lab launched its first launch of 2024, with the Electron launch vehicle lofting four…
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PLD Space aimed to launch Spain’s first privately developed rocket into space, the Miura 1,…
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After successfully conducting back-to-back flights from their recently-inaugurated US launch site, Rocket Lab returned to…
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Rocket Lab, which opened its 2023 campaign with the inauguration of its first US-based launch…
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Starship debut leading the rocket industry toward full reusability
by Adrian BeilStarship’s first orbital flight is currently planned for March. This is the first time the…
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Six months after its first first-stage recovery attempt, Rocket Lab tried its hand at booster…
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CommercialUncrewed
Rocket Lab makes first booster catch attempt during successful There And Back Again mission
After announcing plans to recover and reuse the first stage of the company’s Electron rocket…
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CommercialUncrewed
Rocket Lab’s Electron launches two BlackSky satellites on 25th mission
by Joseph NavinRocket Lab has launched two satellites for BlackSky on the 25th flight of its Electron…
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Rocket Lab has conducted its final orbital launch of the year, “A Data With Destiny.” …
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CommercialUncrewed
Rocket Lab returns to action with dual satellite launch and successful booster splashdown
Following a hiatus of several months, Rocket Lab returned to launch operations with its 22nd…
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EuropeanInternational
German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg successfully performs critical tests ahead of 2022 debut
by Adrian BeilThe German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg, or RFA, has concluded another test of their RFA…
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Rocket Lab conducted its twentieth launch of an Electron rocket, named “Running Out of Toes,”…
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To date, Rocket Lab has successfully introduced the first dedicated small satellite launch vehicle, Electron,…
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Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its sixth mission of 2020 — a launch which…
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After a several week stand-down due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Rocket Lab launched its…
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CommercialInternationalUncrewed
Rocket Lab begins 2020 launch campaign with dedicated NRO mission
by Tyler GrayAfter successfully launching six missions and over 20 payloads to orbit in 2019, Rocket Lab…
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CommercialInternational
Rocket Lab announces NRO mission as agency diversifies launch providers
by Ian AtkinsonRocket Lab has announced its first mission of 2020 – a dedicated launch for the…