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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA astronauts validate European spacesuit prototype on the ISS; water survival trials complete for a second suit variant

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot tested a European spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station, completing ISS-based evaluation of the new suit design. A second European suit variant has finished water survival trials in Marseille, reducing risk ahead of broader suit qualification and operational use.

2026-06-22T04:24:13.960443-07:00
Event   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

PLD, Rocket Factory Augsburg, MaiaSpace: 3 European Launcher Challenge players update their inaugural flight plans

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Three of the four startup launch service providers competing in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) — PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) and MaiaSpace provided updates on their development status.

2026-06-22T04:41:34.576116-07:00