Focus: Europe
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Technology
Redwire is Developing a Very Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft Phantom
Redwire Space is developing a Very Low-Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft platform called Phantom, the company announced Monday. Phantom is being developed at Redwire’s facility in Belgium and is designed to […]
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People
UK Space Agency Funds New Projects to Inspire the Next Generation
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has revealed details of its latest initiatives to attract young people to the space industry. It has awarded funding to 15 projects across the UK […]
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Launch
South Korea’s Perigee Aerospace Secures Opportunity for Microlaunch from Sweden
A South Korean rocket will be the first to launch from the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden thanks to a collaboration between companies in Sweden and South Korea. Swedish […]
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Connectivity
SES Secures Broadcast Capacity Deal With QVC
SES has secured new capacity deals with QVC for the U.K. and Germany. SES has worked with QVC for many years. QVC is one of the most world’s most well-known […]
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Launch
SpaceX Launches Two European Galileo Navigation Satellites
SpaceX launched the European Commission’s Galileo L12 mission on Saturday evening, deploying two Galileo satellites. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the satellites to Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) from the Kennedy […]
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Government/Military
WISeSAT.Space Strengthens Ties with Swiss Armed Forces
WISeSAT.Space has deepened its relationship with the Swiss Armed Forces which will see the two collaborate to launch an enhanced WISeSat satellite later this year. WISeSAT.Space announced the strengthening of […]
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Cybersecurity
European New Space Companies Prepare to Counter Growing Security Threat
PARIS — European space startups are paying attention to cybersecurity threats, hiring cybersecurity professionals, and working to fortify their cyber defenses. Speaking at CySat in Paris on April 24, Cesar […]
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Connectivity
SES’ O3b mPOWER MEO System is Now Operational, Service Rollout to Follow
SES‘ new software-enabled Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite system O3b mPOWER is now operational, the European satellite operator announced Wednesday. With six out of 13 O3b mPOWER satellites launched, SES said […]
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Cybersecurity
Debate Over Space as a Critical Infrastructure in Europe Takes Center Stage at Cysat
PARIS — French and European government and military leaders speaking at the Cysat event in Paris on Wednesday said that Europe’s changing geopolitical environment is leading to increased cybersecurity threats […]
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Sustainability
ClearSpace-1 Mission Changes Objective in Response to Space Debris Collision
The ClearSpace-1 debris removal mission changed its objective after detecting a space debris collision of the target with untraceable debris. In-space debris removal company ClearSpace announced the decision on April […]
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Finance
Spanish Launch Startup PLD Space Raises $85M
Spanish launcher in development PLD Space has raised 78 million euros ($84 million) from investors, the company announced Tuesday. The company plans to use the funds to open the first […]
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Launch
UK Rocket Company Orbex Raises $21M in Funding
Orbex, the U.K. rocket company, received 16.7 million pounds ($20.8 million) in funding from a group of six significant investors in an update to its Series C funding round. Investors […]
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People
Telespazio’s Board Appoints Gabriele Pieralli as New CEO
Italian service provider Telespazio has a new CEO. The company’s board of directors appointed Gabriele Pieralli as CEO on April 16, Telespazio announced. Pieralli has been Telespazio COO since June […]
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Government/Military
UK Space Agency Brings Financial Boost to Startups
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is going to bring further financial assistance to U.K- based space startups. It is launching a 8 million pound ($9.95 million) Space Portfolio within the […]
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Finance
Iceye Raises $93M, Led by Finnish Sovereign Wealth Fund Solidium
Finnish satellite company Iceye raised $93 million in growth funding, led by Finland’s sovereign wealth fund Solidium. Other investors include Move Capital Fund I, Blackwells Capital, Christo Georgiev, and existing […]
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Finance
Aerospacelab Acquires Space and Astronomy Tech Firm AMOS
Belgium-based satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab acquired AMOS, a company known for opto-mechanical systems used in astronomy and space. Aerospacelab announced the completed acquisition on Monday. Terms of the deal were not […]
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Connectivity
Ovzon Wins First Spanish Renewal
Ovzon has received its first Spanish renewal for its Satcom-as-a-Service. Its Spanish partner Aicox has renewed for a further six months, and the extension will mainly be delivered during the […]
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Cybersecurity
UK Space Agency Enters Cybersecurity Partnership with Space ISAC
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is the latest organization to announce a major collaboration with the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC). The Space ISAC and UKSA partnership […]
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Cybersecurity
Space ISAC Signs Landmark French Cybersecurity Agreement
The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has made a slew of announcements at Space Symposium this week as it deepens it reach and influence within the satellite […]
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Government/Military
UK Minister Details New Government Funding for LEO Innovations
The UK government has made 60 million pounds ($75.8 million) available for innovations to boost the nation’s satellite communications sector. This is part of a 160 million pound ($202 million) […]
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Finance
Bright Ascension Recieves $3M in Funding
Bright Ascension has closed a 2.3 million pound ($2.8 million) investment round through a convertible loan from Scottish Enterprise, Capital for Colleagues (C4C) and other investors in the company. The […]
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Mobility
Gogo Partners with Atlas Air to Certify Gogo Galileo IFC Solution for European Market
Gogo Business Aviation is partnering with Atlas Air Service AG to develop a European Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. The STC modifications will be applied […]
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Mobility
Latvian Airline airBaltic Tests SpaceX’s Starlink Internet
Latvia’s flag carrier airBaltic is testing SpaceX’s Starlink internet, with plans to equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with the in-flight connectivity (IFC) system. airBaltic announced March 28 that it […]
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Government/Military
GMV Wins Contract From European Space Agency for LEO-PNT Constellation
GMV won a 78.4 million euro ($85 million) contract to lead the European Space Agency‘s (ESA) mission to develop a five-satellite constellation in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) for positioning, navigation and timing […]
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Government/Military
The UK Space Agency to Open New Headquarters and Regional Offices
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is expanding across the United Kingdom, opening a new headquarters in Harwell, Oxfordshire, and regional offices in Scotland, Wales, and the Midlands. The aim is […]
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Technology
Hispasat and Infinite Orbits Partner for European Satellite Life Extension Mission
European satellite operator Hispasat is collaborating with Infinite Orbits on a life extension mission using Endurance, the Infinite Orbits Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite life extension service solution. Infinite Orbits will […]
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People
UK Launches New Space Census to Collect Data on Workforce
The U.K. is launching a new Space Census as it aims to generate precise data on its space workforce and the challenges ahead as its looks to grow the space […]
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Government/Military
UK, Canadian, and French Space Command Officials Push the Importance of Space Security
Farnborough, U.K. — In a keynote at Space-Comm Expo, the commander of UK Space Command said he is “convinced” that space has a PR problem, as people do not understand […]
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Cybersecurity
UK Space Leaders Talk Countering Cyber Threats
Farnborough, U.K. — On the second day of Space-Comm Expo in the United Kingdom, cyber and defense dominated the conversations as speakers addressed the growing threat of cyber attacks on […]
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Government/Military
UK Space Agency Lead Emphasizes National Priorities at Space-Comm Expo
Farnborough, United Kingdom — The United Kingdom is shaping up for one of the most important years in its history in space, with an expected launch this year. UK Space […]




























