What was promised on this date in earlier years, and what came of it.
From the launch dates promised by companies, governments and agencies, as recorded on our pages. Only promises whose date has passed are shown.
See how the companies compare in the 2026 ranking, and what ESA pays for in the European Launcher Challenge. All companies: launch companies. All sites: spaceports.
Every date in this list, rocket by rocket: European launch dates: every promise and what happened.