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Europe's 2026 launch manifest: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5

A comprehensive rundown of Europe’s 2026 launch manifest, detailing planned flights for Ariane 6 and Vega C alongside commercial newcomers Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space’s Miura 5. The overview compiles launch dates, mission roles and operator status across national and private programmes.

2026-01-02T07:07:54.021157-08:00

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LOT debuts new cabin for Boeing 737-8 MAX; interiors enter service Jan 2, 2026

2026-01-02T03:57:50.553674-08:00

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Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review

2026-01-02T02:45:42.939405-08:00

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GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm

2026-01-02T02:45:43.307007-08:00

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Tekever ramps up AR3 Evo UAS testing in West Wales after 50,000+ operational hours in Ukraine Tekever has expanded flight testing of its AR3 Evo uncrewed aerial system at a West Wales range after its UAS fleet logged more than 50,000 operational hours over Ukraine. The UK trials bring battlefield-proven flight experience into a formal testing environment for the AR3 Evo.

2026-01-02T07:27:17.209636-08:00

Tekever ramps up AR3 Evo UAS testing in West Wales after 50,000+ operational hours in Ukraine

European Spaceflight

Europe's 2026 launch manifest: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5 A comprehensive rundown of Europe’s 2026 launch manifest, detailing planned flights for Ariane 6 and Vega C alongside commercial newcomers Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space’s Miura 5. The overview compiles launch dates, mission roles and operator status across national and private programmes.

2026-01-02T07:07:54.021157-08:00

Europe's 2026 launch manifest: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5

Breitflyte

LOT debuts new cabin for Boeing 737-8 MAX; interiors enter service Jan 2, 2026 LOT Polish Airlines unveiled a new cabin for its Boeing 737-8 MAX inspired by the Tatra mountains and sunrise hues — copper, amber and deep blue — aiming to convey warmth and a sense of home; the first aircraft entered service Jan 2, 2026.

2026-01-02T03:57:50.553674-08:00

LOT debuts new cabin for Boeing 737-8 MAX; interiors enter service Jan 2, 2026

SpaceWatch Global

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm GomSpace announced it has secured a SEK 50 million contract from a leading European defence company to deliver work on a space research and development programme. The deal represents a significant defence R&D award for the Danish small‑satellite specialist and will fund near‑term programme activities.

2026-01-02T02:45:43.307007-08:00

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm

SpaceWatch Global

Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser‑Pyzalla of DLR discusses Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review with Torsten Kriening on Inside the DLR (Space Cafe Radio), explaining the review's priorities and the role DLR will play in shaping national space‑defence capabilities and policy implementation.

2026-01-02T02:45:42.939405-08:00

Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review

European Spaceflight

ESA approves development of Denmark’s first lunar mission; launch targeted for 2029 The European Space Agency has approved development of Denmark’s first mission to the Moon, allowing the programme to proceed under ESA oversight and enter initial development activities. ESA and Danish authorities currently target the mission’s launch for 2029, marking Denmark’s first planned lunar flight.

2026-01-02T00:25:51.299307-08:00

ESA approves development of Denmark’s first lunar mission; launch targeted for 2029

SpaceWatch Global

Interview — Dr Xavier Pasco (FRS) at EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025, Munich On the sidelines of the EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025 in Munich, Space Cafè Radio — SpaceWatch.GLOBAL recorded an interview with Dr Xavier Pasco, Director of FRS. The conversation captures Pasco's perspectives shared at the forum and contributes to the event's strategic-policy coverage.

2026-01-01T00:20:50.469029-08:00

Interview — Dr Xavier Pasco (FRS) at EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025, Munich

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EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an implementing regulation that affects air transport, defence and general aviation across EASA member states. The move signals regulatory change and prompts operators, manufacturers and military authorities to review compliance obligations and operational procedures.

2025-12-31T16:17:47.036744-08:00

EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation

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Europe's 2026 launch manifest: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5

LOT debuts new cabin for Boeing 737-8 MAX; interiors enter service Jan 2, 2026

Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm

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