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.
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Arianespace completed its third and final orbital launch of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 5, with…
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Launch Roundup: Sentinel 1C and PROBA 3 among ten planned launches
by John SharpThis week is busy in spaceflight, with 10 orbital launches planned throughout the week. China…
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The long-awaited maiden flight of Ariane 6 is scheduled to take place between June 15…
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ESA’s Space Rider likely to launch third quarter of 2025, program manager says
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Rider program has officially begun its validation and testing…
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Arianespace suffers failure on first operational Vega-C mission
by Lee KanayamaArianespace has suffered a failure during Vega-Consolidation’s (Vega-C) first operational launch, which was set to…
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The debut of Europe’s new heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, has slipped once again, this time…
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ESA launches upgraded Vega-C rocket on first mission
by Ian AtkinsonVega-C, the newest iteration of the European Vega rocket, has launched on its debut flight,…
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Vega-C stages in launch preparation as Avio, Arianespace progress toward rocket’s debutÂ
Components for the first Vega-C (Vega Consolidation) rocket are entering launch preparations at the Guiana…
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Last Sunday (October 6th) the annual ESA-ESTEC open house day was held on the grounds…
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ArianeGroup has successfully test-fired its second P120C solid rocket motor, a step forward toward initial…
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The P120C rocket motor that will be involved with both the Ariane 6 and Vega-C…
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Airbus Safran Launchers, which now owns the majority stake in Arianespace, has issued a statement…
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Space industry stalwart Arianespace believes it will continue to compete in the global launch services…