Yeah, it’s a solid bunch. We’re coming up on ten years since the first Falcon 9 booster landing. Multiple chinese companies are developing F9 clones. Europe really ought to be testing reusable boosters by now. Hopefully at least one of these will work out.
On 17 June, the agency announced the launch of its ASTRE (Advanced Staged-Combustion Technologies for Reusable Engines) project, revealing that industry stalwart ArianeGroup would lead a consortium that includes SiriusSpace and Pangea Aerospace. The project aims to develop a full-flow staged combustion methalox reusable rocket...
At a June 12 press briefing after a meeting of the ESA Council, agency officials said they had a “deep discussion” about the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for NASA released May 30 that would, if enacted, affect science and exploration programs involving the two agencies, from Artemis to Earth science....
The ispace EUROPE-led consortium was awarded an initial pre-Phase A contract for the Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice Exploration (MAGPIE) in December 2024. MAGPIE is being developed under ESA’s Small Missions for Exploration programme, which was introduced to support low-cost, rapid-development space missions...
French spaceplane startup AndroMach announced on 15 May that it had received a CNES contract to begin testing an early prototype of its Banger v1 rocket engine....
Work on the project’s first phase began in the second half of 2024 and focused on identifying the technology maturation needs for a reusable upper stage demonstrator. This phase also included an assessment of potential commercial applications for the technology....
first phase began in the second half of 2024 and focused on identifying the technology maturation needs
also included an assessment of potential commercial applications
While the call did not provide much additional detail, it does note that Phase 2 will involve early long-lead technology maturation and demonstration activities.
On 7 May, ESA announced the signing of the agreement, stating that the cooperation would focus on activities in low Earth orbit, with provisions for potential future missions to the Moon. The announcement specifically outlined plans to work together on the “interoperability of rendezvous and docking systems to allow their...
As they returned to the airlock, the Earth below started to put on a lightning show, and Ayers took note, mesmerized. A day later, she picked up a camera and captured some additional lightning strikes, saying, “I am so amazed by the view we have up here of our Earth’s weather systems.” I’ve chosen my favorite of these...
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[Eric Berger] Astronomers may have found a third interstellar object (arstechnica.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: A howling wolf in the night sky (arstechnica.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: A new champion enters the ring (arstechnica.com) angielski
European Launcher Challenge: preselected challengers unveiled (www.esa.int) angielski
After a thorough evaluation, ESA preselected the proposals of the following Challengers:...
ESA prepares downselect for European Launcher Challenge (spacenews.com) angielski
ESA tracks rare interstellar comet (www.esa.int) angielski
The Exploration Company Unveils Proposed Crew Capsule - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
Arianespace and Avio Call for Enforced European Launcher Preference (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
[Jeff Foust] Venturi Space announces European lunar rover design (spacenews.com) angielski
CNES Taps ArianeGroup to Lead Reusable Rocket Engine Project - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
On 17 June, the agency announced the launch of its ASTRE (Advanced Staged-Combustion Technologies for Reusable Engines) project, revealing that industry stalwart ArianeGroup would lead a consortium that includes SiriusSpace and Pangea Aerospace. The project aims to develop a full-flow staged combustion methalox reusable rocket...
July decision expected on combination of European space companies (spacenews.com) angielski
Proba-3’s first artificial solar eclipse (www.esa.int) angielski
[Andrew Parsonson] ESA Director Says Europe Has the Capabilities to Replace NASA Contributions - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ESA studying impacts of proposed NASA budget cuts (spacenews.com) angielski
At a June 12 press briefing after a meeting of the ESA Council, agency officials said they had a “deep discussion” about the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for NASA released May 30 that would, if enacted, affect science and exploration programs involving the two agencies, from Artemis to Earth science....
OLM Plans to Offer Commercial Launch Services from Sardinia - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
First Themis Test Flight Likely to Slip to 2026 - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ESA Awards ispace New Contract for MAGPIE Moon Mission - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
The ispace EUROPE-led consortium was awarded an initial pre-Phase A contract for the Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice Exploration (MAGPIE) in December 2024. MAGPIE is being developed under ESA’s Small Missions for Exploration programme, which was introduced to support low-cost, rapid-development space missions...
CNES Issues Call for In-Orbit Refuelling Services Demonstration - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
François Jacq Appointed as New President and CEO of CNES - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ArianeGroup Completes Hot-Fire Tests of 3D-Printed Thruster - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ArianeGroup has successfully completed a series of hot-fire tests of a 3D-printed, flight-configured 240N hydrogen peroxide thruster....
ESA seeks funding for ‘security and resilience’ satellite program (spacenews.com) angielski
ESA Awards Contract for Probe That Will Land on Earth-Skimming Asteroid - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
CNES Awards Contract to French Spaceplane Startup - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
French spaceplane startup AndroMach announced on 15 May that it had received a CNES contract to begin testing an early prototype of its Banger v1 rocket engine....
Webb, Keck observe Titan; find clouds and carbon molecule in northern hemisphere - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com) angielski
ESA Launches Phase 2 of Reusable Upper Stage Demonstrator Project (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
Work on the project’s first phase began in the second half of 2024 and focused on identifying the technology maturation needs for a reusable upper stage demonstrator. This phase also included an assessment of potential commercial applications for the technology....
Aschbacher calls on Europe to increase space spending (spacenews.com) angielski
China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation (spacenews.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes (arstechnica.com) angielski
ESA and India Agree to Cooperate on Human Spaceflight - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
On 7 May, ESA announced the signing of the agreement, stating that the cooperation would focus on activities in low Earth orbit, with provisions for potential future missions to the Moon. The announcement specifically outlined plans to work together on the “interoperability of rendezvous and docking systems to allow their...
SPHEREx starts science observations while PUNCH commissioning continues - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com) angielski
The Exploration Company Ships Completed Mission Possible Capsule (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: After spacewalking, an astronaut strikes lightning (arstechnica.com) angielski
As they returned to the airlock, the Earth below started to put on a lightning show, and Ayers took note, mesmerized. A day later, she picked up a camera and captured some additional lightning strikes, saying, “I am so amazed by the view we have up here of our Earth’s weather systems.” I’ve chosen my favorite of these...
POLARIS Spaceplanes Prepares for Key In-Flight Refuelling Milestone (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ESA Director General reaction to a reduced budget proposal for NASA (www.esa.int) angielski
DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
New Polish Space Agency Chief Named After Abrupt Exit of Predecessor (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: Yes, you can see stars in space, and they’re spectacular (arstechnica.com) angielski
ESA Vega-C BIOMASS Launch Thread angielski
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Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Test Set for 24 April - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
ATMOS Space Cargo Tentatively Declares PHOENIX 1 Flight a Success - European Spaceflight (europeanspaceflight.com) angielski
[Eric Berger] Tuesday Telescope: A rare glimpse of one of the smallest known moons (arstechnica.com) angielski
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