ArianeGroup has completed the integration of the first Themis reusable rocket prototype, kicking off its combined test phase. europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-co…

CNES has confirmed that the first flight of its FROG-H reusable rocket demonstrator has been pushed to early 2026. europeanspaceflight.com/cnes-pushes-fr…

Thales Alenia Space Italia has completed Phase A development of Italy's LAORIE lunar lander mission, which forms part of the country's broader Earth-Moon-Mars programme. europeanspaceflight.com/italy-complete…

Avio has signed a launch deal with US-based SpaceLaunch for a 2027 Vega C mission carrying an Earth observation satellite for an undisclosed “extra-European” customer. europeanspaceflight.com/avio-signs-dea…

Airbus has awarded Arianespace a contract to launch two communications satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket for the German Armed Forces as part of the €2.1 billion SATCOMBw-3 programme. europeanspaceflight.com/ariane-6-selec…

Austria’s R-Space has selected an Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket to carry its first two GreenBox satellites to orbit in the second quarter of 2026. europeanspaceflight.com/r-space-select…

Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030. europeanspaceflight.com/germany-commit…

ArianeGroup has awarded MT Aerospace a contract to supply components for 27 Ariane 6 rockets, supporting the programme’s industrial ramp-up. europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-aw…

Avio has secured a €40 million ESA contract to design a reusable rocket upper stage demonstrator that could serve as an evolution of its Vega family of rockets. europeanspaceflight.com/avio-wins-e40m…

Romania’s INCAS has qualified the Space Rider Descent and Landing Test Model (DLRM), a key step ahead of a final drop test campaign in Sardinia. europeanspaceflight.com/romanian-resea…

DLR is preparing to launch its ATHEAt reusable space transportation demonstrator, testing re-entry technologies for future reusable space vehicles. europeanspaceflight.com/dlr-prepares-t…

In public filings published in July, French rocket builder MaiaSpace reported receiving €180 million in advance payments in 2024, in addition to a €45 million equity boost from ArianeGroup. europeanspaceflight.com/maiaspace-rece…

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest has set a target to capture up to 70% of Europe's demand for suborbital flight, an effort that will include an upgraded version of its PERUN rocket. europeanspaceflight.com/spaceforest-ai…

ESA has published a call to procure commercial cargo services to the ISS as part of its contribution to the shared cost of operating and maintaining the station. europeanspaceflight.com/esa-to-procure…

The DLR ATHEAt mission, carrying a small reusable space transportation demonstrator, was succesfully launched from Andøya Space on 6 October. The rocket's first stage was a Red Kite booster (developed by DLR and Bayern-Chemie) and the second was a Black Brant Mark 4 booster.

ESA, on behalf of the Polish government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments to add a fourth satellite to the CAMILA Earth observation constellation. europeanspaceflight.com/poland-adds-fo…

ArianeGroup has awarded Sabca an €85 million contract to produce Thrust Vector Control systems for 27 Ariane 6 rockets. europeanspaceflight.com/sabca-secures-…

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion has been appointed as the next head of French train maker Alstom, as the rocket builder ramps up production of Ariane 6. europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-ce…

Thales Alenia Space has inaugurated its €100 million satellite manufacturing facility in Rome, which was partially funded through Italy’s €190 billion National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). europeanspaceflight.com/thales-alenia-…

The Dutch government has approved a €344.3 million contribution to the European Space Agency for the next three years, maintaining its current funding levels. europeanspaceflight.com/the-netherland…