Effective Space, a U.K.-headquartered company providing last-mile logistics in space, has announced a strategic partnership with ArianeGroup for the provision of electric propulsion systems for its Space Drone spacecraft. The alliance will see ArianeGroup’s Arclight Radio Frequency Ion Thruster technology deployed to propel Space Drone spacecraft to geostationary orbit, and to provide complete station keeping…

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet it has long been at the centre of the space industry. In some ways, this is a quite remarkable fact. SES is based there and has been a pioneer/influencer in the satellite sector. However, it seems Luxembourg is looking to go even further. In this…

NewSpace is finding a home in Glasgow, Scotland with companies such as Spire and Clyde Space thriving in the country as government funding continues to flow. The University of Glasgow is also playing an important role in bringing in new ideas to the table in terms of aerospace. With the expected announcement of Britain's spaceport…

NanoRacks is partnering with Altec and Thales Alenia Space to pursue further opportunities at the International Space Station (ISS). To do this, NanoRacks will be staffing its first formal European-based office at Altec's facilities in Torino, Italy. The office will serve as a business development hub for European and Asian customers, according to the companies,…