With world-beating innovation the UK Space Agency has found a way to both favour Orbex and neglect launch all at the same time! I bet it's champagne all round in Swindon this weekend
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Orbex trails other European Launcher Challenge companies as U.K. delays funding decision
Orbex received far less funding than the other four ESA European Launcher Challenge companies after the U.K. deferred a decision on funding allocations.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
With world-beating innovation the UK Space Agency has found a way to both favour Orbex and neglect launch all at the same time! I bet it's champagne all round in Swindon this weekend
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ESA awards €44.2 million in additional Boost! funding to HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg. Orbex will receive €5.6 million, Isar Aerospace €15 million, and both Rocket Factory Augsburg and HyImpulse €11.8 million each.
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ESA Awards €44.2M in Funding to Four European Rocket Builders
ESA awards €44.2 million in additional Boost! funding to HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:01 AM
ESA awards €44.2 million in additional Boost! funding to HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg. Orbex will receive €5.6 million, Isar Aerospace €15 million, and both Rocket Factory Augsburg and HyImpulse €11.8 million each.
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Orbex is een Europees bedrijf dat zijn Prime-tweetrapsraket ontwikkelt die kleine satellieten tot 180 kg naar lage banen om de aarde zal lanceren.
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March 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Orbex is een Europees bedrijf dat zijn Prime-tweetrapsraket ontwikkelt die kleine satellieten tot 180 kg naar lage banen om de aarde zal lanceren.
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Scottish rocket firm Orbex set to appoint administrators. Sad end. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish rocket firm Orbex set to appoint administrators
Orbex, which employs about 160 people, said it has been unsuccessful in finding funds, a merger or a buyer.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Scottish rocket firm Orbex set to appoint administrators. Sad end. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The UK Government has invested £20 million into Orbex to support the first flight of Prime and boost the company’s European Launcher Challenge bid.
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UK Space Agency Launch Director Hints at Major Support for Orbex
UKSA Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge, as the company shifts focus to its new medium-class rocket.
europeanspaceflight.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The UK Government has invested £20 million into Orbex to support the first flight of Prime and boost the company’s European Launcher Challenge bid.
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Orbex has “paused” the construction of Sutherland, shifting its launch operations to SaxaVord. The move will allow the company to reallocate funding to the development of a new medium-lift rocket.
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Orbex Abandons Sutherland for SaxaVord and Introduces New Rocket
Orbex pauses Sutherland construction, shifting launches to SaxaVord to focus funding on developing its new medium-lift rocket, Proxima.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Orbex has “paused” the construction of Sutherland, shifting its launch operations to SaxaVord. The move will allow the company to reallocate funding to the development of a new medium-lift rocket.
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UK rocket builder Orbex has signed a letter of intent to sell to European space logistics startup The Exploration Company.
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The Exploration Company in Talks to Buy UK Rocket Builder Orbex - European Spaceflight
UK-based rocket builder Orbex has signed a letter of intent to sell its business to European space logistics startup The Exploration Company. Orbex was founded in 2015 and is developing a small launch...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:35 PM
UK rocket builder Orbex has signed a letter of intent to sell to European space logistics startup The Exploration Company.
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D-Orbit has signed a launch contract with UK-based rocket builder Orbex for two Prime launches over the next three years.
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Orbex and D-Orbit Ink Two-Launch Agreement
D-Orbit has signed a launch contract with UK-based rocket builder Orbex for two Prime launches over the next three years.
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February 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
D-Orbit has signed a launch contract with UK-based rocket builder Orbex for two Prime launches over the next three years.
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Orbex has officially entered insolvency proceedings after its planned acquisition by The Exploration Company fell through.
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Orbex Fails After Planned Purchase Falls Through - European Spaceflight
Orbex has officially entered insolvency proceedings after its planned acquisition by The Exploration Company collapsed.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Orbex has officially entered insolvency proceedings after its planned acquisition by The Exploration Company fell through.
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Orbex has won a new contract with D-Orbit for two launches aboard Orbex Prime, the company’s micro-launcher, over the course of the next three years. Orbex announced the deal, Feb. 3. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
#orbex #d-orbit #prime #SaxaVord #Shetland 🇬🇧
#orbex #d-orbit #prime #SaxaVord #Shetland 🇬🇧
Orbex Wins Launch Contract With D-Orbit Fresh off the UK Funding Boost
Orbex has won a new contract with D-Orbit for two launches aboard Orbex Prime, the company’s micro-launcher, over the course of the next three years.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
El fundador de Orbex apostó dinero a que el cohete español Miura 5 no despega en 2025. PLD Space ha aceptado la apuesta
https://www.xataka.com/espacio/el-fundador-de-orbex-aposto-1-000-euros-a-que-el-cohete-espanol-miura-5-no-despega-en-2025-pld-space-ha-aceptado-la-apuesta
https://www.xataka.com/espacio/el-fundador-de-orbex-aposto-1-000-euros-a-que-el-cohete-espanol-miura-5-no-despega-en-2025-pld-space-ha-aceptado-la-apuesta
El fundador de Orbex apostó dinero a que el cohete español Miura 5 no despega en 2025. PLD Space ha aceptado la apuesta
Raúl Torres, CEO de la empresa de cohetes española PLD Space, y Chris Larmour, fundador de su homóloga británica Orbex, no son los mejores amigos. Pero ahora...
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November 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
El fundador de Orbex apostó dinero a que el cohete español Miura 5 no despega en 2025. PLD Space ha aceptado la apuesta
https://www.xataka.com/espacio/el-fundador-de-orbex-aposto-1-000-euros-a-que-el-cohete-espanol-miura-5-no-despega-en-2025-pld-space-ha-aceptado-la-apuesta
https://www.xataka.com/espacio/el-fundador-de-orbex-aposto-1-000-euros-a-que-el-cohete-espanol-miura-5-no-despega-en-2025-pld-space-ha-aceptado-la-apuesta
On 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said that introducing its medium-lift Proxima rocket would allow it to compete on price with SpaceX.
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Orbex CEO Says Proxima Rocket Will Let It Compete on Price With SpaceX
On 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said that introducing its medium-lift Proxima rocket would allow it to compete on price with SpaceX.
europeanspaceflight.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
On 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said that introducing its medium-lift Proxima rocket would allow it to compete on price with SpaceX.
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It looks like Orbex officially closed its doors today.
February 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
It looks like Orbex officially closed its doors today.
UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge.
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UK Space Agency Launch Director Hints at Major Support for Orbex
UKSA Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge, as the company shifts focus to its new medium-class rocket.
europeanspaceflight.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
UK Space Agency’s Director of Launch hints at major support for Orbex in the European Launcher Challenge.
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise have put tens of millions into Orbex and the Sutherland Space Port project.
Tough questions ought to be asked about why so much tax payer cash was invested if there's apparently no consequences to Orbex in simply shelving the project: www.ft.com/content/a00f...
Tough questions ought to be asked about why so much tax payer cash was invested if there's apparently no consequences to Orbex in simply shelving the project: www.ft.com/content/a00f...
Orbex suspends Scottish spaceport in blow to Highlands ambitions
Company will shift launch site to SaxaVord in Shetland Islands
www.ft.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Highlands and Islands Enterprise have put tens of millions into Orbex and the Sutherland Space Port project.
Tough questions ought to be asked about why so much tax payer cash was invested if there's apparently no consequences to Orbex in simply shelving the project: www.ft.com/content/a00f...
Tough questions ought to be asked about why so much tax payer cash was invested if there's apparently no consequences to Orbex in simply shelving the project: www.ft.com/content/a00f...
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
spacenews.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Exploration Company in talks to acquire Orbex
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
The Exploration Company is in talks to acquire Orbex, the U.K.-based small launch vehicle developer that has reportedly been in financial distress.
Latest on the Scottish Space Ship Industry.
Rocket company exploring purchase of select Orbex assets
Orbex has announced plans to appoint administrators
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February 12, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Latest on the Scottish Space Ship Industry.
Wow pretty big UK launch news. Orbex is switching its launch site from Sutherland to Shetland.
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Rocket firm 'pauses' plan for Highland spaceport in Sutherland
Orbex announces it will instead launch its first rockets from SaxaVord in Shetland.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Wow pretty big UK launch news. Orbex is switching its launch site from Sutherland to Shetland.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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37 Labour in Scotland MPs in London. 20 months. Some record. Grangemouth, Mossmorran gone. Orbex going.
Acorn carbon capture in limbo. Fishing areas short changed. WASPIs conned. Meanwhile billions into English steel. carbon capture and fishing communities. What are they for?
Acorn carbon capture in limbo. Fishing areas short changed. WASPIs conned. Meanwhile billions into English steel. carbon capture and fishing communities. What are they for?
February 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
37 Labour in Scotland MPs in London. 20 months. Some record. Grangemouth, Mossmorran gone. Orbex going.
Acorn carbon capture in limbo. Fishing areas short changed. WASPIs conned. Meanwhile billions into English steel. carbon capture and fishing communities. What are they for?
Acorn carbon capture in limbo. Fishing areas short changed. WASPIs conned. Meanwhile billions into English steel. carbon capture and fishing communities. What are they for?
A statement from The Exploration Company suggests its planned acquisition of Orbex was blocked by the UK government.
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Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex? - European Spaceflight
A statement from The Exploration Company suggests its planned acquisition of Orbex was blocked by the UK government.
europeanspaceflight.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
A statement from The Exploration Company suggests its planned acquisition of Orbex was blocked by the UK government.
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En el blog > Las cinco empresas de lanzadores preseleccionadas por la ESA: PLD Space, Maiaspace, Isar, RFA y Orbex danielmarin.naukas.com/2025/07/15/l...
Las cinco empresas de lanzadores preseleccionadas por la ESA: PLD Space, Maiaspace, Isar, RFA y Orbex - Eureka
La Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA) ha preseleccionado cinco empresas de vectores espaciales dentro del marco de la iniciativa Desafío del Lanzador Europeo o ELC (European Launcher Challenge). Las empre...
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July 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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