ESA selects five companies for next phase of launcher competition
TOKYO — The European Space Agency has selected five launch vehicle startups to proceed to the next phase…
Cooperation and consolidation: reshaping Europe’s space industry to last
Despite its inclusion in the official French name — le Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace —…
ESA prepares downselect for European Launcher Challenge
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency will soon select the finalists for a competition intended to support the…
LATAM Taps Viasat for Long-Haul Internet Service
LATAM (finally!) has a plan to fit inflight internet service on its long-haul fleet. The carrier announced a…
‘Death Wish’ Planet Actively Triggers Destructive Flares From Its Host Star
A young, energetic star has had just about enough of its clingy planet. The pair are mired in…
San Antonio’s education market is about to get more competitive
With the passage of education savings accounts and enrollment decreases in San Antonio’s biggest school districts, it’s no…
Rocket Lab to launch European navigation tech demo satellites
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab will launch a pair of European navigation technology demonstration satellites, as Europe again is…
ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital Reef
PARIS — The European Space Agency has signed an agreement regarding potential use of a commercial space station…