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Rendezvous tests in ESA's robotics lab
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New tests for rendezvous and docking interoperability

24/09/2026 1778 views 28 likes
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RFA One rocket
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Rocket Factory Augsburg ‘Boost!’ extension in run-up to fir…

23/09/2026 896 views 8 likes
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Vega-C takes FLEX and Sentinel-3C into orbit
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C launched

15/09/2026 8130 views 53 likes
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C ready for launch
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C ready for liftoff on Vega-C

14/09/2026 2173 views 27 likes
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Vega-C fairing opens to reveal Sentinel-3C and FLEX
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Watch: FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch on Vega-C

09/09/2026 7635 views 50 likes
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Spectrum launches to orbit
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Isar Aerospace achieves first launch to orbit from continen…

05/09/2026 17091 views 115 likes
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Spectrum on the launch pad in the summer
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Spectrum’s qualifying second launch

05/09/2026 18057 views 77 likes
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C being sealed from view
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C sealed within Vega-C fairing

02/09/2026 2582 views 51 likes
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MTG-I2 begins its journey
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MTG-I2 completes Europe’s latest weather trio

27/08/2026 3850 views 49 likes
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European Launcher Challenge visual
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First contracts kick off European Launcher Challenge

27/08/2026 7512 views 31 likes
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MTG-I2 on the launch pad
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MTG-I2 ready for launch on Ariane 6

27/08/2026 3756 views 25 likes
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MTG-I2 fairing jettison
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Watch live: MTG-I2 set for liftoff

24/08/2026 10824 views 77 likes
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Space startups at ESA's Industry Space Days
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Meet space startups at ESA’s Industry Space Days

27/07/2026 2281 views 25 likes
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France’s postal service, La Poste, honours Ariane 6

27/07/2026 820 views 7 likes
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FLEX and Sentinel-3 head to launch site
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C arrive at Europe’s Spaceport

16/07/2026 2326 views 43 likes
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Flight Ticket Initiative
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European Flight Ticket Initiative opens to more launch serv…

25/06/2026 1864 views 30 likes
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First Ariane 6 liftoff with P160C-based boosters seen with mobile hangar
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Ariane 6 launches with more powerful boosters: a new record…

17/06/2026 6699 views 59 likes
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Ariane 6 with four P160C boosters during separation artist impression
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Watch live: bigger booster, more powerful Ariane 6 launch

15/06/2026 10719 views 100 likes
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Space Safety

Boosting European leadership in in-space operations and ser…

10/06/2026 2017 views 15 likes
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Signature of ESA-EDF partnership agreement
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ESA and EDF strengthen their partnership for energy efficie…

29/05/2026 633 views 16 likes
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RFA’s Helix 2.0 power pack test fire
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Helix rocket engine power pack upgrade

28/05/2026 1552 views 23 likes
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ESA's REACH workshop on hazardous chemicals helps the space industry stay compliant with EU regulations
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Stay space chemical compliant in the EU

21/05/2026 660 views 27 likes
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Hyguane visual
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Hyguane: towards low-carbon hydrogen for Europe’s Spaceport

20/05/2026 934 views 23 likes
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Wide view of Vega-C liftoff with Smile
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Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield…

19/05/2026 11024 views 55 likes
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ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe’s Spaceport
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ESA and CNES renew their commitment to Europe’s Spaceport

18/05/2026 791 views 18 likes
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Smile lifts off into space (artist impression)
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How to follow the Smile launch live

12/05/2026 11491 views 64 likes
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Ariane 6 lifts off for flight VA268
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Another one: Ariane 6 flies with four boosters once more

30/04/2026 6316 views 48 likes
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Team preparing the plasma wind tunnel
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Plasma-hot Space Rider tests for belly and flaps

29/04/2026 2751 views 37 likes
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Refilling in space with Odyssey
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2026 first quarter: Future Launchers Preparatory Programme …

24/04/2026 1655 views 20 likes
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Smile delivered to space (artist impression, GIF)
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Smile set to launch on 19 May

23/04/2026 7014 views 49 likes
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First full-size Space Rider test model assembled
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Space Rider drop model ready to glide

22/04/2026 13425 views 56 likes
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Artist impression of nuclear-powered spacecraft near Mars
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Rocketroll: nuclear-electric spacecraft study

31/03/2026 2740 views 35 likes
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Smile delivered to space (artist impression, GIF)
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T-20 days: Smile to launch on 9 April

20/03/2026 4318 views 40 likes
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Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana with Vega-C and Ariane 6 launch facilities in the background
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A look back at 2025 for Europe’s Spaceport

13/03/2026 1065 views 17 likes
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Smile arrives at Europe's Spaceport
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Smile arrives at Europe’s Spaceport

09/03/2026 3545 views 30 likes
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Self-healable Cassandra demonstrator
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Self-repairing spacecraft could change future missions

03/03/2026 4808 views 47 likes
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Greta fires up
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Greta rocket engine completes first test campaign

25/02/2026 4086 views 63 likes
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Smile leaving Saint-Nazaire in France
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Smile sets sail for Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana

20/02/2026 3668 views 37 likes
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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters launched
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More power: first Ariane 6 with four boosters lifts off

12/02/2026 7530 views 31 likes
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Artist's view of Ariane 6 with four boosters over Earth
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Watch live: first launch of Ariane 6 with four boosters

10/02/2026 22458 views 151 likes
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Resonance igniter firing
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Rocket ignition that resonates

04/02/2026 2603 views 32 likes
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Lowering Ariane 6 flight VA267 onto the launch pad
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Assembling the first Ariane 6 with four boosters at Europe’…

24/01/2026 2133 views 59 likes
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Flight Ticket Initiative
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Flight ticket initiative: more tickets booked, flying with …

22/01/2026 2314 views 18 likes
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Friction stir welding machine at MT Aerospace
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Artificial intelligence in manufacturing rocket parts

21/01/2026 3529 views 66 likes
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Preparing for fueling
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Stay smart on space chemical compliance

20/01/2026 842 views 26 likes
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P160C solid-propellant rocket motor QM3 test
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Europe’s next solid propellant rocket motor passes review

19/12/2025 4707 views 32 likes
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ARIEL thrusters in a row
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Introducing ARIEL, a new 250 N thruster

19/12/2025 3863 views 31 likes
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Galileo launch 14 liftoff
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Galileo’s first Ariane 6 launch strengthens European resili…

17/12/2025 7188 views 65 likes
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Artist's view of Galileo SAT 33 and 34 on their Ariane 6 launcher moments after fairing release.
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Watch live: Galileo launch on Ariane 6

12/12/2025 13276 views 86 likes
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Galileo satellites transported to Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
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Follow the Galileo launch (L14) campaign

28/11/2025 4555 views 33 likes
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