Agency Budgets
A tracked industry dataset for our space tech coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
ESA Hosts FLEX and Sentinel-3C Launch Re-Watch Event
The European Space Agency will host a media event on September 15, 2026, to re-watch the Vega-C launch of the FLEX and Sentinel-3C Earth observation
ESA Reviews Rocket Capacity as Amazon Orders Pressure Launch
The European Space Agency is assessing if its current rocket fleet can handle a satellite launch demand surge expected to peak around 2030, driven by...
European Space CEOs Call for Overhaul of Fragmented Sector
A report from trade group ASD Eurospace, based on anonymous interviews with 15 industry CEOs, reveals deep dissatisfaction with Europe's fragmented...
ESA May Accelerate Ariane 6, Vega-C Launches
The European Space Agency is assessing a potential increase in the launch rate of its Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets to meet a forecasted surge in...
NorthStar Leads ESA Reentry Study Consortium
The European Space Agency has selected NorthStar Earth & Space to lead a study on uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry.
Space Force Faces Industry Doubts on
Smaller space companies are questioning whether Pentagon acquisition reforms will lead to sustainable 'programs of record' for commercial technology.
Innoflight's Janicik on SDA, Artemis and
Innoflight founder Jeff Janicik discusses the electronics underpinning major space networking programs like the Space Development Agency's...
SmallSat 2026: Launch Shortage Drives New
The Small Satellite Conference highlighted industry anxiety over launch capacity shortages, prompting new rideshare agreements from Exolaunch, SEOPS...
ESA awards €544M to three launchers in ELC
The European Space Agency signed contracts worth €543.6 million with Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg and PLD Space on 27 August, as part of...
FLEX Satellite
The European Space Agency's FLEX satellite has been fuelled ahead of its planned launch on 15 September
Technologies Set to Define the Future of Space
The space industry is on the cusp of a new era of innovation, with several technologies poised to revolutionize the sector
ESA Confirms Cancellation of Ariane 6 Block 3 Upgrades
The European Space Agency has confirmed that it is no longer pursuing the Ariane 6 Block 3 evolution, citing a lack of programme need or...
ATMOS Advances Phoenix 3 Development Amid Phoenix 2 Launch Slip
German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has completed an early-stage design study for its reusable Phoenix 3 spacecraft, with the European...
Supply Chain Resilience: The Next Challenge for the Space Industry
The space industry is facing a new challenge: supply chain resilience. As the industry grows, the demand for specialized components and services is...
Space Nuclear Programs Face Challenges Amid Growing Interest
Industry officials say space nuclear programs are experiencing a moment of growth, but face near-term challenges and longer-term concerns.
EU Sanctions Target Leaders of Russia's Space Industry
The European Union has imposed sanctions on five Russian defense industry executives, including the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a...
U.S. Defense Agencies Explore Commercial Satellite Disposal Options
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and the Space Development Agency have selected three companies to study options for providing satellite deorbiting...
Italian Space Agency Board Resigns to Pave Way for Extraordinary Commissioner
The Italian Space Agency's board of directors has dissolved after three members resigned, allowing for the appointment of an extraordinary...
Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner
Italy's Italian Space Agency (ASI) has appointed Mario Cospito, a career diplomat, as its extraordinary commissioner following the death of its...