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The European Space Agency will request funding from member states for an Earth observation satellite system for security applications, blurring the line between the agency’s traditional civil focus and new defense work.

Changes to regulations and processes will introduce new restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals in the EU. These could impact space programmes, the space sector and its supply chains – PFAS, chromates and the REACH revision take centre stage. Register for ESA’s free workshop on 17 June providing clarification on these changes and join us for a panel discussion.

Another 20 companies have been selected for the CASSINI Business Accelerator program, an initiative of the European Commission (EC) and European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). The program aims to boost the growth and market success of startups and scale-ups whose products and business models leverage EU space technologies.

The building of twelve Galileo Second Generation satellites is progressing rapidly, with several key milestones achieved in recent months. Among the most significant are the successful compatibility tests with ground infrastructure, an essential step as the satellites move through the production cycle.

Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday ripped President Donald Trump’s proposed multi-billion-dollar cut to the space agency — arguing the administration is taking “a chainsaw and a meat-ax” to its mission.

SpaceX’s ascent from commercial launch provider to indispensable national security asset marks one of the most significant shifts in America’s defense industrial base in decades. As Elon Musk’s company extends its reach deeper into military space operations, traditional defense contractors are being forced to confront the reality that the Pentagon increasingly views SpaceX not merely as a supplier but as a transformative partner.

Are you passionate about space and looking to build a long-term career in the European space sector? Do you have two to three years of professional experience and a Master’s degree? The European Space Agency is offering a unique opportunity through its Junior Professional Programme (JPP), designed to cultivate the next generation of space professionals.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) announced today a collaboration to enhance the integration of European space applications in the financial sector, ultimately benefitting industries such as investment banking and insurance.

The head of the European Space Agency called on Europe to increase overall spending on space as he prepares a new three-year budget for the agency. Testifying before a European Parliament committee May 13, Josef Aschbacher said it was a “miracle” that Europe has achieved leadership roles in some space fields, like Earth observation and navigation, given that its spending on space lags far behind the United States and China.

Redwire executives, in a May 12 earnings call to discuss the company’s first quarter financial results, emphasized recent contract wins in Europe and the growth of the company there, such as the opening of a new office in Poland.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a new collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), days after the US government proposed slashing NASA’s budget by 24%, putting joint projects at risk. The statement of intent signed by ESA and ISRO on May 7 covers cooperation on human space exploration, initially focusing on low earth orbits but later extending to the moon.

Two new drone designs, Apollo and Athena, are in development at Kratos with a particular focus on collaborative operations with other crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and an eye toward sales in Europe. The modular Apollo and Athena designs are smaller than the company’s XQ-58 Valkyrie, and could be configured to carry weapons, electronic warfare systems, or additional sensors.