Inspired by the tiny, fast-moving hummingbird, ESA and SWISSto12 have signed a contract for the full development of a new product line of satellites called HummingSat. SWISSto12 is a manufacturer […]
Ariane 6
Europe’s reusable rocket engine making progress
An ongoing project to develop a low-cost, reusable engine for European rockets made considerable progress over the summer and autumn, with a series of tests that achieved full ignition and, […]
Ariane 6 core stage hot fire test on the launch pad is successful
The Ariane 6 core stage has successfully carried out its first complete hot-fire test on its launch pad, as part of the combined tests campaign. This hot-fire test occurred after […]
ESA: Ariane 6 launch system tests are progressing well
Teams preparing Ariane 6 for its inaugural flight successfully completed, for the first time, a launcher preparation and countdown sequence on July 18th. at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. […]
Arianespace’s flight VA261 mission a success for Ariane 5’s grand finale
On July 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. local time, Ariane 5, operated by Arianespace, lifted off flawlessly from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying Heinrich-Hertz-Satellit for the German government and […]
ARIANE 6 on the launch pad prepped for hot-ire tests
As part of the combined tests campaign, the Ariane 6 mobile gantry was retracted on June 22nd, unveiling the launch vehicle on the launch pad. During a rehearsal representative of […]
Beyond Gravity wins contract for Ariane 6 to shape the next generation of European launch vehicles
Beyond Gravity announces they will help shape the next generation of European launch vehicles: For the new Ariane 6 rocket, this global supplier for the space industry will provide the […]
Arianegroup’s new CEO comes from Safran Electronics & Defense
ArianeGroup‘s Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the shareholders, has appointed Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 4. Martin Sion, who has over twenty years of […]
Arianespace’s Chief Commercial Officer brings 20+ years global satellite commercial leadership
Arianespace has appointed Steven Rutgers to serve as its next Chief Commercial Officer. Steven Rutgers began his career in the space industry over two decades ago, working his way progressively […]
Canopée, Ariane 6’s new transport ship ends sea trials and docks in French Guiana for first time
Canopée, the new Ariane 6 transport ship, reached Pariacabo harbor in French Guiana for the first time on January 13, 2023, after leaving Rotterdam in the Netherlands on December 27, […]