Europe
Stories on the European space industry
ASD-Eurospace’s 2024 Report Suggests a Rocky Future
ASD-Eurospace concluded that 2024 was indeed a banner year for the European space sector on many fronts. Things start to derail, however, when extrapolating data into the future.
EnduroSat Taps SpaceX, Kuiper Veteran to Lead US Business
Thomas is stepping into the US chief executive role as EnduroSat finalizes several new teams and facilities to ramp up the company’s production.
ESA Selects Finalists For European Launch Challenge
Each launcher now stands the chance to win a maximum of €169M.
Exolaunch’s European Expansion Continues
If Monopoly made a rocket themed board game, Exolaunch would have a hotel on every space.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Form European JV
The joint venture, called SatCo, said in a statement that it has already received interest from network operators in 21+ European countries.
Planet Scores €240M Defense and Intelligence Contract
“This capacity is ultimately intelligence needed to act decisively and maintain their strategic edge.”
Skynopy Raises €15M to Expand Its Ground Station Service
Skynopy’s future plans include building a network of over 100 ground stations to make real-time connectivity possible for satellites in orbit.
Eutelsat’s €1.35B Raise Could Help OneWeb Break Even
Despite the extraordinary payments ahead, and the sizable debt Eutelsat already faces, the company expects OneWeb to be cash-flow breakeven in 2027.
EU Watch: The Potential Impact of the Space Act
The act aims to boost the region’s space industry by cutting red tape, creating one standard for legal and technical requirements, and ensuring Europe’s space industry remains safe and sustainable.
Firefly Greenlit for Future Swedish Launches
Firefly Aerospace hit another milestone in its quest to reach orbit from Europe.
Where Does Space Fit Into NATO Funding Boost?
“I think in general allies are looking to invest more [in space] …particularly at this point at a national level,” she said. “There’s a lot of interest, primarily in commercial capabilities and accessing off-the-shelf capabilities.”
ESA Watch: 2040 Vision Takes Center Stage in Paris
ESA is thinking big in Technology 2040, a new report that provides a roadmap for the region’s future in space over the next ~15 years.
