Europe
Stories on the European space industry
UK Space Agency Sees Budget Growth Under DSIT
this week we got our first indication of what the UK space industry can expect—at least, from a financial perspective—after announcing its joining the UK government’s Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology
EnduroSat Raises $100M+, Opens New Space Center
The round, announced on Thursday, included participation from Riot Ventures, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, the European Innovation Council Fund, and Shrug Capital.
European Startups to Test a New Lightweight Composite
FibreCoat from Germany and Lofith Composites from Spain have joined forces to develop a new composite for satellite panels that aims to be lighter and stronger compared with conventional materials.
UKSA Taps Slingshot For SDA Tech
As part of the contract, Slingshot will build 13 optical sensor systems at five sites around the globe, allowing the UK government to precisely track everything from satellites to debris to asteroids, according to a press release.
VC Investors Weigh the Impact of Europe’s Major Merger
Payload spoke with a handful of venture capital firms on the continent, and the overwhelming sentiment was the same: Startups are going to be just fine.
ESA Unveils Worrying Space Health Index
ESA’s Health Index for the space environment currently sits at a 4. For reference, 1 is the threshold for long term orbital sustainability.
Europe Eyes 2026 As 1st Ariane 64 Flight Pushes
In Europe, many first launches originally aiming to fly in 2025 will spend New Year’s at home.
HyImpulse Secures €45M for Small Launch
Europe is still waiting on reliable access to space. Investors are keen on shortening that wait.
Astron Systems’ Launches Are Booked Through 2030
If you want to launch from Europe, be prepared to queue for a while.
Beyond Gravity Boosts Production of its Solar Array Tech
This week, Beyond Gravity became the latest European parts manufacturer to expand its production facility.
Europe’s Satellite Production Capacity is About to Explode
European space agencies, satellite manufacturers, and parts suppliers have spent 2025 pouring capital and concrete to boost their sovereign, high-skilled manufacturing capacities.
Inside Astrolight’s Secure Comms Network Plans
Instances of satellite jamming are on the rise, and so are optical communications solutions to defend against interference.
Frontier Preps Next Mission After Mixed Results On ATMOS
Frontier is preparing to fly a second (slightly pared-down) SpaceLab next year aboard Orbital Paradigm’s new reentry platform.
