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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA opens call for tenders to study a European-led space station

The European Space Agency has opened a call for tenders to examine the feasibility of a European-led space station initiative. The studies will provide analysis to inform whether Europe can plan, fund and operate its own orbital platform and guide next steps for policy and industry engagement.

2026-03-04T06:57:06.797152-08:00
Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
politico.eu • Mathieu Pollet

Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Tech Law — Risks to U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation

By politico.eu: The EU should be “a good partner of U.S.-based businesses” if it wants growth and security, US media regulator chief Brendan Carr tells POLITICO.

2026-03-04T01:22:20.810053-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

PLD Space raises $209M to kickstart serial production of Miura 5 launch vehicle

By SpaceNews.com: PLD Space has raised $209 million to ramp up production of the Spanish startup’s Miura 5 launch vehicle, marking the largest funding round for a European space company announced so far this year.

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2026-03-03T22:12:21.919935-08:00