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ESA Awards Avio €350M to Develop Vega C and Vega E Launch Vehicles

ESA has granted €350 million to Avio for the completion of the Vega E rocket and to enhance the flight frequency of Vega C. These contracts signify strategic growth for Avio, marking significant improvements in launch capabilities and operational cadence.

2024-12-19T01:25:00.100916-08:00

Aviation Week

EU Signs €10.6B Contract for IRIS2 Satellite Constellation

2024-12-16T04:15:36.794024-08:00

Space Intel Report

ESA Aims to Enhance GEO Competitiveness Amid EU Report Criticism

2024-12-19T13:32:22.575435-08:00

European Spaceflight

ArianeGroup's Themis Rocket Passes Full-Fit Check for 2025 Debut

2024-12-17T05:15:57.411036-08:00

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Space Intel Report

ESA Aims to Enhance GEO Competitiveness Amid EU Report Criticism The European Space Agency is seeking to improve the competitiveness of Geostationary Earth Orbit activities, addressing concerns highlighted in a European Union report on European competitiveness. ESA aims to make GEO more flexible and reduce barriers to maintain technological leadership.

2024-12-19T13:32:22.575435-08:00

ESA Aims to Enhance GEO Competitiveness Amid EU Report Criticism

SpaceNews.com

ESA Awards Avio €350M to Develop Vega C and Vega E Launch Vehicles ESA has granted €350 million to Avio for the completion of the Vega E rocket and to enhance the flight frequency of Vega C. These contracts signify strategic growth for Avio, marking significant improvements in launch capabilities and operational cadence.

2024-12-19T01:25:00.100916-08:00

ESA Awards Avio €350M to Develop Vega C and Vega E Launch Vehicles

Space Intel Report

ESA Faces Tight Deadline for Iris2 Broadband Constellation The European Space Agency is orchestrating the development of 30 satellites for Iris2, a major broadband initiative. The ambitious project must navigate complex logistics and technological challenges to meet a demanding four-year schedule. Delays could impact European broadband strategies.

2024-12-18T12:48:33.533436-08:00

ESA Faces Tight Deadline for Iris2 Broadband Constellation

Aviation Week

ESA Approves €7.7B Budget for 2025, Tackles Launcher Challenge ESA member states will contribute €4.8 billion, alongside €1.7 billion from the European Union and €1.2 billion from other sources, to support ongoing space exploration and launcher development efforts.

2024-12-18T10:23:41.355934-08:00

ESA Approves €7.7B Budget for 2025, Tackles Launcher Challenge

European Spaceflight

ArianeGroup's Themis Rocket Passes Full-Fit Check for 2025 Debut ArianeGroup has successfully completed a full-fit check on the Themis reusable rocket demonstrator, marking a significant milestone in its development. This achievement positions Themis for an expected inaugural test in 2025, advancing Europe's capabilities in sustainable launch technologies.

2024-12-17T05:15:57.411036-08:00

ArianeGroup's Themis Rocket Passes Full-Fit Check for 2025 Debut

Aviation Week

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EU Signs €10.6B Contract for IRIS2 Satellite Constellation The European Commission and ESA have endorsed a 12-year concession contract with the SpaceRISE consortium to develop the IRIS2 constellation. This initiative aims to enhance secure communication across Europe, rivalling systems like Starlink, with an investment plan involving major industry players Eutelsat and SES.

2024-12-16T04:15:36.794024-08:00

EU Signs €10.6B Contract for IRIS2 Satellite Constellation

NASA Spaceflight

BepiColombo's Infrared Breakthrough Captures Mercury's Surface Composition BepiColombo, during its fifth flyby on December 1, 2024, has become the first spacecraft to capture Mercury in mid-infrared light. This technological advance unveiled the planet's diverse temperature profiles and surface compositions, offering new insights into its heavily cratered terrain.

2024-12-15T14:27:28.060965-08:00

BepiColombo's Infrared Breakthrough Captures Mercury's Surface Composition

PaxEx.Aero

Hanwha Phasor Exits SATCOM Market Amid Market Forecast Revisions Hanwha Phasor, operating in both the UK and US, is shutting down due to changes in the satellite communications market outlook and strategic pivot by its parent company. This marks a significant setback in the field of phased-array antenna development for the ESA market.

2024-12-11T13:24:16.041931-08:00

Hanwha Phasor Exits SATCOM Market Amid Market Forecast Revisions

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