Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo
WASHINGTON — Nearly 140 million euros ($162 million) that European Space Agency member states allocated to a program…
UK caps launch liability in timely boost for nascent domestic market
TAMPA, Fla. — A long-awaited cap on liability for U.K. launch operators came into force Feb. 18, aiming…
Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex?
Credit: Orbex In a statement to European Spaceflight, a spokesperson for The Exploration Company suggested that the failure…
Orbex Fails After Planned Purchase Falls Through
Credit: Orbex The UK-based services provider Orbex has entered insolvency proceedings after a planned takeover by European space…
Space company behind plans to launch satellite from Unst to enter administration
A UK-BASED space company – which had been due to launch a satellite from Unst this year –…
Orbex’s Subsidiary in Denmark to File for Bankruptcy
Credit: Orbex Orbex’s Danish subsidiary, Orbital Express Launch ApS, is set to file for bankruptcy, with its facilities…
The Exploration Company in Talks to Buy UK Rocket Builder Orbex
Credit: Orbex UK-based rocket builder Orbex has signed a letter of intent to sell its business to European…