ESA has chosen five rocket firms to compete for €169mn contracts, aiming to restore Europe’s independent access to space.

The five companies ESA selected are Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Orbex. Only one of these companies, Isar Aerospace, has attempted to launch a rocket into orbit.

Oodles of euros on offer for not accidentally blowing up stuff Comment The European Space Agency (ESA) is pressing ahead with ...

The Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule of the Artemis I mission in 2022 stands tall during one of its launch attempts. According to a proposed budget, the rocket and capsule will retire ...