Europe
Stories on the European space industry
UK Commits £62M into Domestic Space Capabilities
The UK government announced £62M ($83.3M) in new funds Monday to develop domestic satcom and space technologies.
ISU Founder Shares a Vision Beyond Liquidation
Payload spoke with ISU cofounder Bob Richards and Dean Emerita Angie Bukley about what happened, and what comes next.
SWISSto12 Closes $70M Series C
European space company SWISSto12 has raised a $70M Series C, which will help it scale to meet the global demand for sovereign hardware in orbit.
Lunar Outpost Joins ESA’s Moonraker Mission in 2030
Lunar Outpost Europe will develop thermal management solutions to help Moonraker withstand the wide temperature swings in lunar orbit.
NATO Allies Plan to Stitch Together Sovereign Space Fleets
Eight NATO allies announced plans this week to combine their national defense satellites into a single network.
Inside the Deepening Ties Between Europe and the Middle East
While European sovereignty may be driven by a response to the deterioration of geopolitical ties to the US, it’s opened the door for Middle Eastern space companies.
Exclusive: Austria Taps R-Space for Its Second Military Sat
Aurora is one of three missions in a series of planned government-backed demos to validate new technologies in orbit
Firefly Targets Swedish Launch in 2028 Under New Franchise Model
Firefly Aerospace ($FLY) announced today that it aims to launch its Alpha rocket from SSC Space’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden as early as 2028.
Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQ
The funding round comes amid the UK government’s full-court press to expand its sovereign technical capabilities.
What the SpaceX IPO Means for Europe’s Space Industry
All eyes are on New York today for SpaceX’s IPO, but the moment represents more than just a record-breaking exit by a US space company.
Reflex Aerospace Taps Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission
Reflex Aerospace selected Spanish startup Arkadia Space to provide a propulsion system for its satellite mission, launching in 2027.
ICEYE, Isar Aerospace Announce Significant Funding Rounds
Finnish EO company ICEYE announced a €450M ($520M) Series F raised at a €10B ($12B) valuation.
