13 March 2015
New rockets on the scene: ESA approves Ariane 6, Vega-C
...small payloads. Ariane 5 is very reliable, but Europe has been debating for years what changes are needed ...ESA itself, its member governments, the European Union (EU), and Europe’s meteorological agency, EUMETSAT. The joint venture will be responsible...
18 December 2017
Prometheus to power future European launchers
... Prometheus; an engine that is set to power Europe’s future launchers. Prometheus stands for Precursor Reusable Oxygen... “This contract paves the way for the future of Europe’s space transportation, and the development of European propulsion technology...
18 June 2018
ESA Council backs Lunar gateway venture
... ideas, the ESA Council has highlighted the agency’s desire for Europe to play a leading role in the global exploration of space ...the E3P Programme have already begun preparations that could see Europe become a major player in the ‘Lunar gateway’ with...
10 January 2023
Virgin Orbit fails to deliver on first launch from UK
...the emergence of a competitive small-launch sector, just as Europe grapples with reduced launch capability due to the Ukraine war, ... Virgin Orbit, and the first commercial launch from western Europe. The idea of releasing a rocket from a converted ...
17 June 2024
EU funds research into inflatable heatshield technology
.... This latest round is a follow-on project to EFESTO-1 (€3 million) and EFESTO-2 (€2 million), funded by Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe respectively. The three key phases of ICARUS will cover mission and system design (including ground maturation...
25 January 2016
ESA to Invest in Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser
...future launch of the Dream Chaser inside the fairing of Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket. “There is a memorandum of understanding...press briefing. “These are looking at different technologies, coming from Europe, to be used in Dream Chaser, as well as using ...
