Business

Insights into the business side of the European space industry, including company news, mergers, and financial reports.

The Swedish Space Corporation has been tapped by ispace-U.S. to provide ground services for its upcoming Missions 3 flight.

Sweden’s SSC Tapped to Provide Ground Support for US Lunar Lander

The Swedish Space Cooperation (SSC) has signed a collaboration agreement with the US arm of the Japanese space company ispace to provide ground services...
Latitude has been awarded €15 million in new France 2030 to continue the development of its two-stage Zephyr rocket.

Latitude Awarded €15M in New France 2030 Funding

French rocket builder Latitude has been awarded €15 million by the French government to fund two development projects. Latitude is developing a two-stage rocket called...
The European Space Agency has been asked to step in and mediate negotiations to finalize Avio’s split from Arianespace.

ESA Asked to Mediate Avio’s Split from Arianespace

The European Space Agency has been asked to mediate the ongoing negotiations to transfer the operational responsibility of Vega C from Arianespace to its...
With its Series C extension secured, German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has now raised over €400 in funding.

Isar Aerospace Extends Series C Funding Round to €220M

German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has announced that it has extended its Series C funding round by more than €65 million, bringing its total...
Orbex has received €3 million in funding from Innovation Fund Denmark to Establish a "Green Propulsion Excellence Centre”

Orbex Receives €3M to Establish “Green Propulsion Excellence Centre”

UK-based launch provider Orbex has been awarded DKK 23.7 million (€3.08 million) in funding from Innovation Fund Denmark to establish a "Green Propulsion Excellence...
French space tug startup OsmosX has secured more than €2 million in new funding to finance the development of its demo mission.

Mysterious French Space Tug Startup OsmosX Secures €2M+ in Funding

French startup OsmosX has secured more than €2 million in new funding to continue the development of its multi-use space tug. The funding round was...
Aerospacelab has officially broken ground on its new megafactory, which will be capable of producing up to 500 satellites a year.

Aerospacelab Breaks Ground on Satellite Megafactory in Belgium

Belgian-based Aerospacelab has broken ground on a satellite manufacturing megafactory that, once operational, will be capable of producing up to 500 satellites a year....
The Exploration Company has hired Blue Origin's director of human spaceflight, Mark Kirasich to head up its US operations.

The Exploration Company’s New Hire Will Drive Human Spaceflight

The Exploration Company has hired Blue Origin's director of human spaceflight, Mark Kirasich, as its vice president of US operations. According to the company's...
Toulouse-based Infinite Orbits has raised €12 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its satellite life extension service.

Infinite Orbits Raises €12M For Satellite Life Extension System

French in-orbit services company Infinite Orbits has raised €12 million to accelerate the development of its satellite life extension system. Infinite Orbits was founded in...
An Avio shareholder has questioned the company’s commitment to improving the reliability of its launch service.

Avio Shareholder Questions Company’s Commitment to Reliability

In the lead-up to Avio's annual shareholder meeting, one of its shareholders has questioned what impact negative launch events have had on the company's...

Support independent European space news

Help European Spaceflight continue to go after stories that are too often overlooked. You can donate from as little as €1. Every cent goes to fueling our mission.