Through 'Boost!', the European Space Agency supports European companies developing commercial space transportation services to, from and in space, helping them grow, compete and open new markets. The programme also supports ESA Member States with spaceports, testing facilities and related services.
Portfolio
· Launch services for small satellites
· Orbital deployment services
· In-orbit transport and servicing
· Orbital return capabilities
· Support to national spaceport services
· Space transportation service procurement
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Companies receiving Boost!
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Latest news
PLD Space gets even more Boost
In October 2023 PLD Space inaugurated the suborbital launch vehicle Miura1 from the El Arenosillo Test Centre in Spain. The rocket is designed to send up to 100 kg up ...
ESA signs first Boost! commercial space transportation contracts
ESA has signed the first three contracts with European economic operators arising from its permanently open call for proposals for commercial space transportation services.
Ensuring autonomous access to space for Europe
Over the course of two days ministers from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Member States, Associate States and Cooperating States came together to ensure space activities continue to serve European ...
Submit your proposal to the European Launcher Challenge
Update: the deadline was extended by two weeks from 5 May to 19 May 13:00 CEST.The European Launcher Challenge (ELC) is now open to proposals. Details about the ELC Programme can be found here. Any questions should be made exclusively via the dedicated function in esa-star tendering.
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Nine engines on first Rocket Factory Augsburg launch vehicle
Nine engines on first Rocket Factory Augsburg launch vehicle
Rocket Factory Augsburg launch tower at Saxavord Spaceport
Rocket Factory Augsburg launch tower at Saxavord Spaceport
Spectrum rocket rolling out to the launch pad
Spectrum rocket rolling out to the launch pad
