Tag: Germany
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Constellr Raises €37 Million to Expand Thermal Satellite Network for Defence Use
Munich-based Earth observation company Constellr said on Feb. 10 it had raised €37 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to €75 million as it pivots toward defence-focused satellite services. The round was led by venture capital firms Alpine Space Ventures and Lakestar. Founded in 2020, Constellr operates a thermal…
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DLR to Build Human Exploration Control Center for Moon and Mars Missions
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) will establish a new Human Exploration Control Center (HECC) at its Oberpfaffenhofen site near Munich to support future human and robotic missions to the Moon and Mars. The facility will expand the existing German Space Operations Center and is intended to manage complex, long-duration missions beyond low Earth orbit. Officials…
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Morpheus Space Secures $15 Million to Scale Satellite Propulsion Production
German space technology company Morpheus Space has raised $15 million in new funding to expand production of its in-space electric propulsion systems, as demand grows for maneuverable satellites in increasingly crowded orbits. The investment, announced Thursday, comes from Alpine Space Ventures, the European Investment Fund and other backers. Morpheus Space said the funds will be…
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LiveEO to Launch ‘Twinspector’ Satellite Constellation to Monitor Critical Infrastructure in Germany
LiveEO plans to launch a new Earth observation satellite constellation focused on monitoring critical infrastructure in Germany, the company said on Jan. 28, citing growing demand for its AI-powered analytics services. The constellation, named Twinspector, is designed to provide large-area, high-resolution, three-dimensional observations of the Earth, with a specific focus on infrastructure such as power…
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Germany Awards Hypersonic Test Vehicle Contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes
Germany’s military procurement agency has awarded a contract to POLARIS Spaceplanes to develop and flight-test a reusable hypersonic vehicle, marking a further step in the Bundeswehr’s efforts to advance next-generation aerospace capabilities. The company said on Jan. 27 that the contract was granted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support…
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Rocket Factory Augsburg Wins Two ESA-EU Launch Contracts Under Flight Ticket Initiative
German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg has been awarded launch service contracts for two missions under Europe’s Flight Ticket Initiative, strengthening its position in the continent’s emerging small-launch market, the European Space Agency said. The contracts, announced on Jan. 22, cover two missions comprising a total of three satellites and were awarded through the Flight…
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The Exploration Company Opens New Facility in France to Advance Development of Nyx Spacecraft
The Exploration Company has inaugurated a new facility in Le Haillan, France, less than a month after opening its new headquarters in Germany. The in-space logistics startup is developing Nyx, a modular capsule intended for cargo transport to and from the International Space Station (ISS), with future variants planned for lunar surface deliveries and crewed…
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ESA to Centralise Exploration Operations in Cologne With €20 Million Facility
The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday it will build a new €20 million facility at its European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, as part of a plan to bring all of its human and robotic exploration activities under one hub. The project will relocate part of the Human and Robotic Exploration directorate…
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The Exploration Company Acquires Germany’s Thrustworks to Boost Manufacturing Capacity
The Exploration Company has acquired German additive manufacturing firm Thrustworks, strengthening its production capabilities and broadening its commercial activities as it progresses toward the planned 2028 debut of its modular spacecraft, the company said on Monday. Thrustworks, founded in 2023, specialises in high-performance metal components for space and defence applications. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing…
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Germany’s Dcubed Plans Series of Demo Flights to Prove Printable In-Space Solar Array Technology
German space-hardware manufacturer Dcubed has outlined plans for three demonstration missions aimed at validating a new printable in-space solar array system designed to build low-cost power units directly in orbit. The technology, called Araqys, is intended to allow spacecraft operators to manufacture large solar structures on demand rather than rely on conventional, pre-integrated solar panels.…