Discover the groundbreaking companies driving the NewSpace Economy. From revolutionary space travel solutions to cutting edge satellite technology, these innovators are shaping the next frontier of exploration and economic growth. Explore their stories, technologies, and contributions to a thriving global space ecosystem.
rowdSpace UG is a German deep-tech startup applying satellite Earth observation to the carbon economy. Through its flagship platform CarbonSpace, the company helps businesses and governments quantify and monitor carbon emissions across geographical zones and assets. As part of the ESA Business Network, CrowdSpace leverages access to space-grade datasets and advisory support to accelerate climate innovation.
Location: Berlin
Cx Bio, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Schuttrange, Luxembourg, is a biotech research company specializing in sustainable food production technologies. With expertise in biology, bioprocessing, economics, and environmental sciences, the company focuses on transforming agricultural waste into lipids for meat alternatives
Location: Schuttrange, Luxembourg
D-Orbit, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fino Mornasco, Italy, is a private aerospace company specializing in space logistics and transportation services. The company develops and operates orbital transfer vehicles, known as space tugs, to facilitate satellite deployment, across.
Location: Como, Italy
DARK Space, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, is an aerospace company specializing in space security and protection. The company is developing "Interceptor," an air-launched rocket designed to rapidly capture and remove space debris or unauthorized satellites, thereby enhancing the safety and sustainability of space operations.
Location: Paris, France
Darkoob, established in 2020 in Italy, is dedicated to developing safe, sustainable, and economical methods for resource extraction from celestial bodies. The company's innovative approach includes the development of the Lightweight Pressurized Chamber (LEXICON), designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of extraterrestrial mining operations by mitigating hazardous dust exposure.
Location: Milano, Milano 20133, IT
Dawn Aerospace, established in 2017 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, is a space transportation company committed to developing sustainable and scalable space technologies.
Location: 2 Vlinderweg, Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
DCUBED, founded in 2019 in Germering, Germany, is a NewSpace company specializing in the development of release actuators and deployable structures for space applications.
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Elecnor Deimos (Deimos Space) is the aerospace division of Elecnor Group, headquartered in Madrid with a pan‑European engineering footprint.
Location: Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain
ENVOL is a Norwegian research initiative dedicated to developing hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aviation technologies, supporting the transition to zero-emission air travel.
EOS-X Spaceship Company, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seville, Spain, is a pioneering aerospace firm specializing in near-space tourism.
Location: Seville, Spain
EsferAtros, established in 2018 in Luxembourg, specializes in operating micro-satellites to provide in-orbit transportation, customer payload operations, and access to Earth observation technology as a service. Through its innovative SatCarrier platform and OrbitalXpress program, the company aims to simplify satellite operations, reduce launch costs, and promote sustainable space practices. Collaborations with partners like Vestigo Aerospace underscore EsferAtros' commitment to responsible space utilization.
Location: 10, Gappenhiehl, L-5335 Luxembourg
The European Advanced Reusable Satellite (EARS) project, initiated in January 2023, focuses on developing a reusable small satellite platform to enable innovative research benefiting from microgravity conditions. By introducing reusability in the small satellite segment, EARS aims to contribute to a greener and more sustainable Europe. The project is funded by the European Union and involves a consortium of research institutions and companies across Europe.