12 February 2020
Planning is submitted for Europe’s first vertical launch site
Construction on Europe’s first vertical launch site could begin later this ... and innovative venture that aims to create the first launch site of its kind in Europe,” said Mr Oxley. “Space presents a huge economic opportunity for Scotland, and the ...
14 April 2023
Europe’s JUICE begins its long journey to Jupiter
..., and most recently, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope in 2021. “What a magnificent demonstration of Europe’s capacity to dream big and deliver results to match,” says Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA’s Director of Space Transportation. “We can...
31 December 2018
Spaceplane Hermes: Europe’s dream of independent manned spaceflight
... reason why this book is a welcome addition to the literature! As Europe’s Ariane 5 launch vehicle nears retirement, it is worth remembering that –... favoured (albeit retro) design. No-one knows whether Europe will one day return to the concept of a ...
18 October 2017
Europe’s first all-electric telecom satellite breaks record
Europe’s first all-electric telecom satellite – Eutelsat 172B – has reached its final working orbit some 35, 800 ...
April 2020
European spaceports compete for recognition and business
...but space launches require a significant capital amount and long-term investment A spaceport located within Europe, or closer to Europe than the Guiana Space Centre, would be a favourable alternative for customers of small launchers and/or suborbital...
April 2025
Azores rising – Portugal’s Atlantic outpost vying to become space gateway
... describes how an Azores spaceport might fill a gap in Europe’s medium launcher capacity. When the first rocket roared into the... The initiative also speaks to the broader trend within Europe - the desire for more diversified, flexible and independent...
