
Europe's Space Sector Faces Decisive Year in 2026
Europe's space sector faces a critical year in 2026, with key rocket launches, new defense initiatives, and major policy decisions set to shape its future.
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Europe's space sector faces a critical year in 2026, with key rocket launches, new defense initiatives, and major policy decisions set to shape its future.

As hundreds of new lunar missions are planned, space agencies are proposing designated “graveyard zones” on the Moon to safely crash-land defunct satellites.

A 33-year-old German aerospace engineer, Michaela Benthaus, has become the first wheelchair user to travel to space on a Blue Origin suborbital flight.

European Space Agency engineer Michaela Benthaus is set to become the first wheelchair user in space, flying aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket.

Astronomers have detected a black hole generating winds at 130 million mph, about 20% the speed of light, revealing a surprising link to solar physics.

The European Space Agency has approved a historic €22 billion budget, allocating €1.35 billion to space defense for the first time in its 50-year history.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a record €22 billion budget at a critical meeting of its 23 member states to avoid falling behind in the new space race.

Canada is set to announce historic investments in European Space Agency programs this week, reinforcing a decades-long partnership that boosts the national economy and scientific innovation.

German space company OHB is raising alarms over a proposed joint venture by Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, fearing it will stifle competition in Europe's booming space sector.

A new inflatable 'Capture Bag' technology has been successfully tested on the ISS, aiming to tackle the dual challenges of removing hazardous space debris and mining resource-rich asteroids.

Europe's first in-orbit hacking competition, CTRL+Space, saw ethical hackers test the defenses of a live satellite, highlighting the growing need for space cybersecurity.

The European Space Agency is seeking €1 billion for a new military-grade satellite network, a major strategic pivot for the traditionally civilian organization.