SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70 Percent of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

SpaceForest Aims to Capture 70% of European Demand for Suborbital Flights

Polish rocket builder SpaceForest has set an ambitious goal of capturing up to 70% of the European demand for suborbital flights. SpaceForest conducted the first...
In public filings published in July, French rocket builder MaiaSpace reported receiving €180 million in advance payments in 2024.

MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024

According to public filings submitted in July, MaiaSpace reported €180 million in advance payments in 2024, alongside a €45 million equity injection from its...
Planet will open a new production facility in Berlin to build its next-generation Pelican satellites after securing a €240 million contract from the German government.

Planet to Open Berlin Manufacturing Site Following €240M Contract

US-based Earth observation data provider Planet has announced that it will open a new manufacturing facility in Germany, where it will produce its next-generation...
Avio has signed a launch deal with US-based SpaceLaunch for a 2027 Vega C mission carrying an Earth observation satellite for an undisclosed “extra-European” customer.

Avio Signs Deal to Launch Satellite for “Extra-European” Customer

Italian rocket builder Avio has signed a launch services agreement with US-based launch aggregator SpaceLaunch for a Vega C launch carrying an Earth observation...
Space Cargo Unlimited has secured €27.5 million in Series A funding to continue the development of its BentoBox return capsule.

Space Cargo Unlimited Secures €27.5M for BentoBox Payload Platform

In-space logistics provider Space Cargo Unlimited has closed a €27.5 million Series A funding round to continue the development of its BentoBox payload platform. In...
Messium has secured £3.3 million in funding to accelerate the rollout of its hyperspectral data analytics platform that helps farmers track nitrogen levels in crops.

UK-Based Hyperspectral Data Analytics Startup Messium Raises £3.3M

UK-based startup Messium has raised £3.3 million in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its agricultural analytics platform, which uses AI to analyse...
Cailabs has raised €57 million in new funding to ramp up production of its optical ground stations to up to 50 units per year by 2027.

Cailabs Raises €57M to Ramp Up Production of Optical Ground Station

French optical communication systems provider Cailabs has secured €57 million in new funding that it will use to scale production of its optical ground...
Avio has approved a €400 million capital increase to expand rocket and defence production, backed by Jefferies and Morgan Stanley.

Avio Approves €400M Capital Increase to Expand Defence and Rocket Production

Italian rocket builder Avio’s Board of Directors has approved a €400 million capital increase to fund an expansion of its manufacturing capacity to meet...
Italian startup Astradyne has secured €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Solar-Z lightweight solar array for small satellites.

Satellite Solar Panel Startup Astradyne Closes €2M Seed Round

Italian startup Astradyne has secured €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Solar-Z product, a lightweight solar array designed to...
ReOrbit has closed a €45 million all-equity Series A to expand its satellite manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand.

Finnish Satellite Manufacturer ReOrbit Closes €45M Series A

Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has closed a €45 million Series A funding round, part of which will be used to expand its manufacturing capacity. Founded...