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Vyoma receives ESA contract
The space startup Vyoma will provide observation data of small space objects to the European Space Agency in the future. The data will feed into a central model for risk assessment in Earth orbit.

Ororatech launches research satellite GENA-OT
The Munich aerospace startup has sent GENA-OT, a flexible research satellite, into space. The platform is designed to provide easy access to space.

Jetzt bewerben für den EO Excellence Award 2026
The ESA is calling for participation in the EO Excellence Award 2026. The award promotes young researchers who use European satellite data innovatively. Prize money of up to €65,000 is at stake.

Isar Aerospace closes contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA)
Munich startup Isar Aerospace closes commercial launch service contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the EU Commission as the first privately funded European company. The missions will launch starting in 2026 with the Spectrum rocket from Norway.

ESA Business Accelerator: Scale-up acceleration program for space industry launches
The European Space Agency (ESA) and UnternehmerTUM jointly launch the ESA Business Accelerator Germany together with the TUM Venture Lab Aerospace and Acitoflux.