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Ariane 6 launch capacity and technical development

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Latest: Ariane 6 technical issues may delay European space launches

ArianeGroup has initiated studies to increase the deployment frequency of the Ariane 6 heavy launcher, aiming for a stable rate of nine to ten missions per year starting in 2027. The company is also evaluating the techni

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ICEYE Earth observation and satellite launch developments

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Latest: European space agencies advance Earth observation and secure satellite connectivity

ICEYE has expanded its role in Earth observation and space infrastructure through new partnerships and contracts. Initially, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arianespace to evaluate using the Ariane

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ESA lunar exploration and launch autonomy initiatives

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Latest: European companies advance reusable rocket technology

The European Space Agency (ESA) is advancing various lunar exploration and launch autonomy initiatives. In July 2026, ESA awarded a €65 million contract to Luxembourg-based ispace-EUROPE for the MAGPIE mission, aiming to

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Leo & Starlink expansion, D2D battles, spectrum moves

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Latest: Amazon Leo expands Ariane 6 contract to 24 missions

Amazon’s Leo constellation, rebranded from Project Kuiper, has grown to more than 398 LEO satellites following a July 2026 launch. Amazon is seeking FCC approval for a separate direct-to-device (D2D) network of up to 5,1

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MTG-I2 weather satellite successfully launched

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Latest: EUMETSAT takes control of MTG-I2 meteorological satellite

On August 27, 2026, the MTG-I2 weather satellite was successfully launched aboard an Ariane 62 rocket from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. Developed by Thales Alenia Space in cooperation with OHB, the spacecraft

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