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Ariane 6 hotfire test

ESA sets mid-2024 date for first Ariane 6 launch

With the successful completion of a core stage hot-fire test, the European Space Agency says it now expects the first launch of the Ariane 6 to take place in the middle of 2024.

by Jeff Foust November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Ariane 6 static fire

Ariane 6 completes long-duration static-fire test

by Jeff Foust November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Rocket Factory Augsburg perceives historic moment for European launch industry

by Andrew Jones November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Naja Space Tech Expo

European launch deal praised despite competition questions

by Jeff Foust November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Spire launches constellation management platform

by Andrew Jones November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Baptiste

Policy & Politics

European governments and companies seek changes to georeturn

by Jeff Foust November 14, 2023November 15, 2023

Starlab

Airbus and Voyager sign agreement with ESA on Starlab commercial space station

by Jeff Foust November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Galileo satellite

Policy & Politics

EU finalizing contract with SpaceX for Galileo launches

by Jeff Foust November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The Nyx spacecraft

Civil

ESA to start commercial cargo program

by Jeff Foust November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Mars Sample Return illustration

Civil

NASA starts reassessment of Mars Sample Return architecture

by Jeff Foust October 21, 2023October 21, 2023