Anchor tenancy and European launcher preference
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Arianespace Ariane 64 Targets Amazon Leo Launch in November
Arianespace is preparing an Ariane 64 rocket to launch 36 Amazon Leo satellites from French Guiana no earlier than November 23, 2026, in a mission...
Europe Advances Non-Debris Space Defense as US Confirms Orbital Arms
European nations are developing defensive satellite capabilities to counteract threats without creating debris, following US confirmation of orbital...
Omnidea Acquires Orbex Assets for PrimeNEO Launcher
Omnidea has completed its acquisition of Orbex's UK assets and intellectual property.
ESA Selects Airbus and OHB for European LEO Outpost Studies
The European Space Agency has commissioned Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to conduct parallel feasibility studies for a future European-led space...
Liechtenstein Drives European Space Federation With Early Ka-Band Filings
The Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026 positioned Liechtenstein's early Ka-band satellite spectrum filings as a strategic foundation for a federated European...
ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million for SaxaVord Launch Facilities
The European Space Agency has granted Rocket Factory Augsburg €2.7 million in co-funding to develop launch and testing facilities at Scotland's...
European Space Startups Secure Major Contracts in Paris
European space startups secured major commercial, civil, and defense contracts at recent Paris summits.
Terran Orbital promotes Margherita Cardi to lead European operations
Terran Orbital has promoted Margherita Cardi to Vice President of European Operations and Head of Strategic Programs.
ESA Awards EOGS Architecture Study Contracts to ICEYE and Leonardo
The European Space Agency has contracted ICEYE and Leonardo to conduct parallel architecture studies for the EU's future Earth Observation...
European Telcos Split on Satellite D2D Value at World Space Business Week
Major European mobile network operators debated the commercial value of satellite direct-to-device services at World Space Business Week.
ESA Awards €760M Cargo Contract to The Exploration Company
The European Space Agency has awarded The Exploration Company a €760 million contract for its Nyx spacecraft.
Project-S Emerges from Stealth to Build European Space Radar Constellation
Munich-based Project-S has revealed its plans to develop a constellation of space-based radar satellites, powered by AI, to detect and track small...
The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million for Nyx Capsule
European startup The Exploration Company has raised $450 million in Series C funding to develop its Nyx reusable cargo capsule and Storm reusable...
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 Drive Launch Demand
The European Space Agency is assessing if its current rocket fleet can handle a satellite launch demand surge expected to peak around 2030.
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Rocket Reaches Orbit
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, deploying five CubeSats. This marks the first privately funded European orbital...
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...
Franco-German NewSpace urges EU to buy launch services
German and French NewSpace groups call on the European Commission to act as a reliable customer for launch services.
HyImpulse raises over €50 million to advance European launch vehicles
HyImpulse Technologies has secured more than €50 million in a Series A extension.
PLD Space and HyImpulse Secure Major Funding for European Rockets
Two European launch companies, Spain's PLD Space and Germany's HyImpulse, have closed significant funding rounds to support their rocket development.
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.
PLD Space, Isar Aerospace, and Rocket Factory Augsburg Win ESA Awards
ESA has awarded over 500 million euro to PLD Space, Isar Aerospace, and Rocket Factory Augsburg for the European Launch Challenge.
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.