German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-raceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Arianespace Secures Major Ariane 6 Orders at Paris Space Summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-racehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-race#u65552Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:36:10 +0000Arianespace has signed seven agreements for approximately ten Ariane 64 launches, marking the largest order intake since the rocket entered service. These deals include six additional launches for Amazon Leo, bringing its total to 24 by 2031, and two launches for Eutelsat in 2027 and 2028 to expand its OneWeb constellation. The announcements occurred during the International Space Summit in Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron called for increased European independence and investment in the space sector to compete globally.Why it mattersEurope is seeking autonomous heavy-lift launch capabili Kazakhstan Targets Satellite Network as Regional Space Race Heats Uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-racehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-race#u63666Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:15:26 +0000Kazakhstan plans to launch an international Earth observation satellite constellation of nine spacecraft by 2030, with potential expansion to 14 satellites. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence Zhaslan Madiyev announced that agreements have already been established with Mongolia, the Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria for the remote sensing project. The initiative will include six satellites from Kazakhstan alongside contributions from its international partners. This development follows recent commercial orbital milestones in Europe as global d Isar Aerospace achieves first commercial orbital launch from Europehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-racehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-rocket-reaches-space-as-europe-enters-satellite-launch-race#u59502Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:56:25 +0000German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched a rocket into orbit from a base in Norway on Saturday. This mission marks the first time a fully commercial orbital rocket has launched from continental European soil. The vehicle reached orbit and deployed its payloads during its second flight. The achievement positions Europe to increase its independent and economical capacity to deploy satellites without relying on the United States.Why it mattersEurope is currently competing to boost its sovereign access to space. Establishing a commercial launch capability reduces dependence on foreign p