United Launch Alliance is once again stacking its third Vulcan rocket. Meanwhile, a significant anniversary is approaching, marking the first joint US-Russian human spaceflight mission launched on July 15, 1975. The collaboration faced challenges and the partnership on the International Space Station is expected to dissipate by 2030. In Europe, the European Space Agency plans to provide funding for five selected launch startups to develop alternatives to the existing launch service provider, Arianespace. Negotiations for funding will continue leading up to the upcoming ESA ministerial council in November.
The European Space Agency has selected five launch startups to become eligible for up to 169 million euros in funding to develop alternatives to Arianespace.
As operations on the International Space Station are expected to wind down in 2030, the future of US-Russian partnerships in space remains uncertain.
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