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ESA and ArianeGroup confirm that October's Prometheus engine tests were unrelated to preparations for Themis's long-delayed inaugural flight.
https://t.co/zIY7Ne5NSZ

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ESA says MaiaSpace’s preference for launch service contracts has complicated negotiations for its European Launcher Challenge contract.
https://t.co/fRrggiRI6o

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A fire at a contractor's facility has delayed the installation of DLR's EDEN-LUNA greenhouse until the second quarter of 2027.
https://t.co/tnnKpdQYxu

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DLR plans to purchase 80 Red Kite solid rocket motors from Bayern-Chemie to support future sounding rocket missions conducted by its MORABA team.
https://t.co/FtOEmSMjS2

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According to a Norwegian aviation notice, Isar Aerospace could launch its third Spectrum rocket as early as 26 November.
https://t.co/D1NiGNZUxV

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Rocket Factory Augsburg has confirmed that the inaugural launch of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord has slipped to 2027.
https://t.co/v9xGyhn0wx

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Avio has reduced the scope and funding allocated to its STS rocket demonstrator programme following technical challenges and delays.
https://t.co/hTwvD7uOvE

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ESA has awarded OHB a €554 million contract to develop the first Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography satellite for Europe's Copernicus programme.
https://t.co/fXuI6XEv3D

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PLD Space has completed an explosive test of its MIURA 5 flight termination system as it prepares for the rocket's inaugural flight in 2027.
https://t.co/nZ0f9xxkdO

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Stellar Alpina has unveiled plans for a lunar lander and orbital transfer vehicle powered by its rotating detonation rocket engine.
https://t.co/SaJbDRdYOJ

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ESA plans to support industry-led flight demonstrations of reusable rocket boosters under its BEST! initiative.
https://t.co/NxFnoWaPvz

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MDA Space has secured a €64 million agreement to develop antennas for the EU’s IRIS2 constellation as Canada explores participation in the programme.
https://t.co/yPrcvljbcq

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CNES has begun ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator in French Guiana ahead of its planned first flight in 2027.
https://t.co/AvYkJOpQmt

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Astroscale has secured a £15 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Project LEDA, a secretive initiative linked to countering threats in orbit.
https://t.co/8a0BEx7jZV

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ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft programme has cleared its first major review, with its next expected in October 2027.
https://t.co/temzHp7Jdr

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Australia has submitted a counteroffer to ESA for an ISS mission for Katherine Bennell-Pegg, with critics calling the proposed spending "reckless."
https://t.co/EETnpQonGY

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ESA is uncertain whether its Themis reusable rocket demonstrator will fly in 2026, with winter conditions at Esrange threatening further delays.
https://t.co/ZZqgNrkMkQ

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We've updated this article to correct an error in our original reporting after Airbus Netherlands President Rob Postma shared additional details showing that the company had actually exceeded its original weight-reduction target for the Vulcain Aft Bay. https://t.co/fwPWtUXnJX

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While revealing new details about the failed Space Rider drop test, ESA said it does not expect the failure to delay the vehicle's development.
https://t.co/KboVx29HBf

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Airbus Netherlands has shipped the first lightweight Ariane 6 Vulcain Aft Bay, one of the rocket's final Block 2 upgrades.
https://t.co/fwPWtUXVzv