Andrew Parsonson
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I'm on a mission to promote European spaceflight.
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Contributor to SpaceNews and Payload.
For queries, email andrewp@europeanspaceflight.com
The US Government has criticised the proposed EU Space Act, calling its regulations “unfair and unwarranted” and warning they could harm transatlantic cooperation.
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US Government Calls EU Space Act Regulations "Unfair and Unwarranted"
The US Government has criticised the proposed EU Space Act, calling its regulations “unfair and unwarranted” and warning they could harm transatlantic cooperation.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The US Government has criticised the proposed EU Space Act, calling its regulations “unfair and unwarranted” and warning they could harm transatlantic cooperation.
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The next European launch on the pad is the suborbital MAPHEUS-16 mission, scheduled to be launched from the Esrange Space Center in Sweden in the coming days. Video credit: DLR/MORABA/SSC
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The next European launch on the pad is the suborbital MAPHEUS-16 mission, scheduled to be launched from the Esrange Space Center in Sweden in the coming days. Video credit: DLR/MORABA/SSC
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to establish a European Satellite Operations Centre in Germany to manage a new direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation.
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to Launch "EU Satellite Constellation"
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to establish a European Satellite Operations Centre in Germany to manage a new direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to establish a European Satellite Operations Centre in Germany to manage a new direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation.
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Germany's ATMOS Space Cargo intends to launch a technology demonstration mission aboard HyPrSpace’s Baguette One test flight in 2026.
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ATMOS to Launch Demonstration Mission Aboard Baguette One Rocket
Germany's ATMOS Space Cargo intends to launch a technology demonstration mission aboard HyPrSpace’s Baguette One test flight in 2026.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Germany's ATMOS Space Cargo intends to launch a technology demonstration mission aboard HyPrSpace’s Baguette One test flight in 2026.
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Germany's Rheinmetall and Finland's ICEYE have established a joint venture to build satellites in a repurposed automotive facility in Neuss, Germany.
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Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Build Satellites in Germany - European Spaceflight
Germany's Rheinmetall and Finland's ICEYE have established a joint venture to build satellites in a repurposed automotive facility in Neuss, Germany.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Germany's Rheinmetall and Finland's ICEYE have established a joint venture to build satellites in a repurposed automotive facility in Neuss, Germany.
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Arianespace aims to launch as many as eight Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including the debut of the more powerful, four-booster version of the rocket.
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Arianespace Aiming for As Many as Eight Ariane 6 Launches in 2026
Arianespace aims to launch as many as eight Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including the debut of the more powerful, four-booster version of the rocket.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Arianespace aims to launch as many as eight Ariane 6 flights in 2026, including the debut of the more powerful, four-booster version of the rocket.
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Poland’s Astronika has successfully tested the ramp system that will allow ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover to descend from its landing platform onto the surface of Mars.
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ExoMars Rover Ramp Built by Poland’s Astronika Passes Key Milestone
Poland’s Astronika has successfully tested the ramp system that will allow ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover to descend from its landing platform onto the surface of Mars.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Poland’s Astronika has successfully tested the ramp system that will allow ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover to descend from its landing platform onto the surface of Mars.
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Germany's Reflex Aerospace has raised €50 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite platform and expand its manufacturing capacity.
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German Satellite Maker Reflex Aerospace Closes €50M Funding Round
Germany's Reflex Aerospace has raised €50 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite platform and expand its manufacturing capacity.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Germany's Reflex Aerospace has raised €50 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite platform and expand its manufacturing capacity.
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Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission.
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Arianespace Launches Sentinel-1D Aboard Ariane 6 Rocket - European Spaceflight
Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission.
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Sentinel-1D has been successfully deployed!
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sentinel-1D has been successfully deployed!
Ariane 6 upper stage separation confirmed. Everything is still going according to plan.
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Ariane 6 upper stage separation confirmed. Everything is still going according to plan.
Booster separation. Ariane 6 nominal. Looking good!
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Booster separation. Ariane 6 nominal. Looking good!
Liftoff of Ariane 6 carrying Sentinel-1D!
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Liftoff of Ariane 6 carrying Sentinel-1D!
The board is green for this evening's Ariane 6 launch.
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The board is green for this evening's Ariane 6 launch.
Launch day! Liftoff of the Ariane 62 rocket carrying the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite is expected at 22:03 CET from the Guiana Space Centre. Video credit: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / CNES
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Launch day! Liftoff of the Ariane 62 rocket carrying the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite is expected at 22:03 CET from the Guiana Space Centre. Video credit: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / CNES
OHB has completed a full takeover of MT Aerospace, acquiring the remaining 30% stake from Apollo Capital Partners to become the company’s sole shareholder.
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OHB Purchases Remaining Stake in MT Aerospace - European Spaceflight
OHB has completed a full takeover of MT Aerospace, acquiring the remaining 30% stake from Apollo Capital Partners to become the company’s sole shareholder.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
OHB has completed a full takeover of MT Aerospace, acquiring the remaining 30% stake from Apollo Capital Partners to become the company’s sole shareholder.
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The Sentinel-1D payload stack has been stacked on the Ariane 6 upper stage ahead of tomorrow's launch. The rocket is expected to be launched at 22:02 CET.
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Sentinel-1D payload stack has been stacked on the Ariane 6 upper stage ahead of tomorrow's launch. The rocket is expected to be launched at 22:02 CET.
OHB will acquire the TechniSat plant in Schöneck to expand its capacity to produce electronic components for its satellites amid growing demand.
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OHB to Acquire TechniSat Plant to Expand Production Capacity - European Spaceflight
OHB will acquire the TechniSat plant in Schöneck to expand its capacity to produce electronic components for its satellites amid growing demand.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
OHB will acquire the TechniSat plant in Schöneck to expand its capacity to produce electronic components for its satellites amid growing demand.
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EnduroSat has raised $104 million in new funding to boost production at its new 17,500-square-metre Sofia facility, enabling it to build up to two 200–500 kg satellites per day.
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EnduroSat Secures $104M in New Funding to Boost Production Capacity
EnduroSat has raised $104 million to boost production at its new 17,500-square-metre Sofia facility, enabling it to build up to two 200–500 kg satellites per day.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
EnduroSat has raised $104 million in new funding to boost production at its new 17,500-square-metre Sofia facility, enabling it to build up to two 200–500 kg satellites per day.
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The Exploration Company has opened its new 5,000-square-metre headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, where it will assemble and test its Nyx spacecraft.
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The Exploration Company Opens New HQ in Oberpfaffenhofen - European Spaceflight
The Exploration Company has opened its new 5,000-square-metre headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, where it will assemble and test its Nyx spacecraft.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Exploration Company has opened its new 5,000-square-metre headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, where it will assemble and test its Nyx spacecraft.
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Avio has shared images of more flight hardware for its FD1 rocket demonstrator, including the fairing, interstage, and propellant tank.
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Avio Reveals More Hardware for its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator - European Spaceflight
Avio has shared images of more flight hardware for its FD1 rocket demonstrator, including the fairing, interstage, and propellant tank.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Avio has shared images of more flight hardware for its FD1 rocket demonstrator, including the fairing, interstage, and propellant tank.
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ESA has proposed a €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities for defence.
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ESA Proposes €1B Budget to Align European Space Capabilities for Defence
ESA has proposed a €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities for defence.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
ESA has proposed a €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities for defence.
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ArianeGroup to transfer responsibility for Vinci engine assembly and testing from France to Germany, with a new Lampoldshausen facility set to be built.
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ArianeGroup to Transfer Responsibility for Vinci Assembly to German Subsidiary
ArianeGroup to transfer responsibility for Vinci engine assembly and testing from France to Germany, with a new Lampoldshausen facility set to be built.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
ArianeGroup to transfer responsibility for Vinci engine assembly and testing from France to Germany, with a new Lampoldshausen facility set to be built.
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Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses, citing concerns over potential job cuts.
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Unions’ Reactions Mixed to Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Merger - European Spaceflight
Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses, citing concerns over potential job cuts.
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Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space businesses into a new company expected to begin operations in 2027.
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Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Agree to Create European Space Behemoth - European Spaceflight
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space businesses into a new company expected to begin operations in 2027.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space businesses into a new company expected to begin operations in 2027.
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