Interview with RFA CEO Indulis Kalnins

As promised, this week features my first interview of 2026 for the newsletter’s paid subscribers.

Feb 9 • Andrew Parsonson

4

Why did the UK abandon Orbex? Part 1.5

On 26 January, I published the first part of the Why Did the UK Abandon Orbex series, in which I promised a part two following the outcome of a Freedom…

Feb 6 • Andrew Parsonson

5

10

1

The Quiet Reshaping of Arianespace

Once again, I have to apologize to my paid subscribers as we’re still not there with the exclusive interviews.

Feb 2 • Andrew Parsonson

12

3

3

January 2026

Why did the UK abandon Orbex?

Firstly, I would like to sincerely apologise to my paid subscribers.

Jan 26 • Andrew Parsonson

21

3

1

The Death of the Earth Return Orbiter

Issue 1 of 2026.

Jan 19 • Andrew Parsonson

7

A new year and a new direction

Firstly, I want to apologise for the chaotic nature of the newsletter as of late.

Jan 12 • Andrew Parsonson

6

November 2025

Interview with Hélène Huby

As I am currently on my way to Bremen to cover the ESA Ministerial Council meeting, this week’s edition of the newsletter is a special one.

Nov 24, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

7

A Spacesuit With No Ship

On Friday, Decathlon revealed a first look at EuroSuit, an intra-vehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit developed in collaboration with Spartan Space and…

Nov 17, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

6

4

Headwinds and head starts

The Market Report is once again evolving.

Nov 10, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

1

A Red Week for Europe

Highlight Reel

Nov 3, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

4

October 2025

Project Bromo: An Escape Hatch, Not a Fortress

So much ink, both literal and digital, has already been spilled on “Project Bromo.” And while there is a part of me who thinks there is little left to…

Oct 27, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

19

After an extraordinary run, a wall appears

Five highlights from last week

Oct 20, 2025 • Andrew Parsonson

4