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Vega C

Vega C successfully returns to flight

A Vega C successfully launched an Earth observation satellite Dec. 5 in the rocket’s first flight since a failure nearly two years ago.

by Jeff Foust December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, surrounded by smoke and flames, against a backdrop of green vegetation and blue sky. The rocket's red-and-white design stands out as it carries the European Proba-3 mission into orbit.

PSLV rocket launches Europe’s Proba-3 mission to mimic solar eclipses

by Andrew Jones December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Andrius Kubilius

Policy & Politics

New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

by Jeff Foust December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

NanoMagSat signing

Civil

ESA, OpenCosmos sign contract for NanoMagSat mission

by Jeff Foust November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Sentinel 1C payload adapter

Vega C return to flight slips a day

by Jeff Foust November 27, 2024December 6, 2024

Space Tech Expo Europe policy panel

News

Europe weighs impact of Trump administration on space cooperation

by Jeff Foust November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

BeciColombo at Mercury

Civil

ESA and JAXA sign statement on expanding deep space cooperation

by Andrew Jones November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Space Tech Expo Europe investment panel

European space companies seek more competitive government contracts

by Jeff Foust November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

RFA ONE

ESA awards funding to four European launch startups

by Jeff Foust November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Aschbacher ESA Council

Civil

ESA plans measures to help European space industry

by Jeff Foust October 28, 2024October 28, 2024