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...
May 2017
Could Brexit blow a hole in UK’s space ambitions?
... Human Rights (which is under the much larger Council of Europe with 47 member states) and Euratom (which is legally distinct ...where this might end, especially if those for whom the word ‘Europe’ is an anathema get their way. Success story UK space is...
04 February 2021
Three more service modules for Artemis to be built in Europe
... for ESA astronauts to explore our Solar System as well as securing employment and technological know-how for Europe.” “Europe has entered a new decade of exploration,” said Andreas Hammer, Head of Space Exploration at Airbus, “Building six Orion...
