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August 5, 2026
The head of the French space agency CNES told lawmakers in April that a subscale prototype of a future reusable full-flow staged-combustion rocket engine is expected to be tested for the first time…
Not sure where to watch the eclipse on August 12, 2026? No need to panic! On its map of France, the French Astronomical Association has gathered the sites where clubs and…
This is a program "equipped with innovative, cutting-edge technology and designed to become one of the pillars of any future combat air system." 60 units…
Despite posting net losses of €37.5 million in its latest fiscal year due to an intense research and development (R&D) phase, the French aerospace firm has a…
August 4, 2026
In Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, or Nice, are the places where people gather for a World Cup final on a big screen, or a major public concert, well suited to observing…
Incident occurred on approach to Dublin as pilots sought to correct flightpath. Irish investigators probing an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 upset incident have determined that the captain was attempting…
August 3, 2026
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Hisdesat has contracted Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to build the SpainSat NG-III secure satellite communications satellite for Spain. Airbus, the prime contractor, announced the award on July 31…
Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain as they, along with Leonardo, continue efforts on a space joint venture. The…
Video: 00:05:45 What does it take to send gourmet food to the International Space Station? Follow ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot's bonus menu from a French kitchen to orbit, where chefs, engineers and…
The launch of the Meteosat Third Generation MTG-I2 weather satellite is scheduled for August 27 from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite will travel to…
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract with Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of SpainSat NG-III, the communications…
The satellite officially began full operations in December of that year and was designed for a ten-year service life. However, the precision of the launch, which placed it close to its…
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August 2, 2026
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s most advanced secure communications…
Airbus Helicopters continues to advance development of the future H160M military helicopter, intended to equip the French Armed Forces under the Hélicoptère Interarmées…
Astronomers in the U.K. and France said this month they might have found a giant planet orbiting Tabby's Star. It might explain the star's unusual dimming. The post Is a giant planet orbiting…
August 1, 2026
LATAM Airlines selected SES to provide multi-orbit satellite internet on more than 60 aircraft from the Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321XLR and Embraer E195-E2 families. The new service…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published an image showing the spread of aerosols emitted by active wildfires on the Iberian Peninsula and in southern France at…
July 31, 2026
MADRID – July 31, 2026 – Spanish defense operator Hisdesat signed a formal industrial contract on July 31, 2026, with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space to build […]
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Airbus will develop the SpainSat NG-III satellite for Hisdesat. This secure communications system, equipped with active antennas and enhanced protection, will cover a wide area stretching from…
TUPPER LAKE, NY— Leonardo’s Space division, including its majority stake in satellite service provider Telespazio, reported… The post Leonardo Space increased H1 revenue, EBITDA & backlog; preparing…
Raging wildfires disrupted summer in Spain and France amid sweltering heat waves and prolonged drought. The post Destructive Fires Char Western Europe appeared first on NASA Science .
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July 30, 2026
LATAM Airlines has selected SES to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity services for its growing fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft The post LATAM appoints SES as multi-orbit IFC supplier…
July 29, 2026
Eviden and Thales announced the integration of Thales’ Galileo PRS capability into Eviden’s P3TS1 military satellite navigation receiver, used by the French army. This enhancement strengthens the…
TUPPER LAKE, NY— Airbus’s Space Systems division reported a 3.9% increase in revenue for the six… The post Airbus Space Systems reports 3.9% increase in H1 revenue, continuing rebound appeared first…
SES will connect more than 60 Airbus and Embraer aircraft with multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) for LATAM Airlines in the next few years under a new deal announced Wednesday. The […] The…
Science company Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Airbus, under which it will continue its deliveries to the planemaker.
CT Engineering has announced it is joining Space Women Alliance (SWAN), a France-based international association devoted to increasing women's representation in the space industry.
July 28, 2026
By analyzing data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and conducting new radial velocity measurements, U.K. and French astronomers have found evidence that the mysterious…
By: Hispaviación editorial staff Photo: Airbus The choice of the SGoSat ESA technology from Inster and Tecnobit (Grupo Oesía) for the Eurofighter LTE programme goes beyond a commercial deal; it…