Isar Aerospace, founded in 2018 in Germany, is developing the Spectrum launch vehicle to provide cost-effective and flexible access to space for small and medium-sized satellites. With substantial funding and strategic partnerships, the company is poised to become a key player in the European commercial space industry.
Location: Ottobrunn, Germany
GAIA Aerospace, founded in 2021 in Germany, is the country's largest NewSpace network, connecting and supporting a diverse range of space industry stakeholders. The organization is actively developing the Valkyrie reusable air-launch system in collaboration with GEPARD Aerospace, aiming to provide efficient and flexible access to space for miniature satellites.
Location: Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
Orbex, established in 2015 in the United Kingdom, is a leading private aerospace company focusing on sustainable and efficient launch solutions for the small satellite industry. The company's flagship vehicle, Orbex Prime, is designed to provide low-cost, environmentally friendly access to space, supporting the growing demand for small satellite deployments.
Location: Forres, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Adventus Interstellar, founded in 2020 and based in Luxembourg, focuses on developing rover-landing systems utilizing tensegrity structures to achieve ultra-low-cost space transportation solutions. The company emerged from the Argentinian space competition "Open Space" and has been recognized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre's Start-up Support Programme. Their notable project, Pulqui XXI, aims to perform the smallest and most cost-effective lunar landing to date.
Location: Luxembourg
Kurs Orbital, founded in 2022 in Turin, Italy, specializes in on-orbit servicing and space logistics. Building upon the legacy of the original Kurs rendezvous system, the company develops autonomous modules for satellite life extension, docking, and space debris removal. With significant seed funding secured in 2023, Kurs Orbital is advancing its ARCap Module to support sustainable space operations.
Location: Turin, Italy
Space Cargo Unlimited, founded in 2014 in France, is a leading innovator in microgravity research and in-orbit manufacturing. The company explores the unique conditions of space to drive advancements in biotechnology, agriculture, and material science. With notable projects such as Mission WISE and research aboard the ISS, Space Cargo Unlimited continues to push the boundaries of scientific discovery in space.
Location: France
Toucan Space, founded in 2019 in France, is a pioneering company offering space heritage services. By providing individuals and businesses with the ability to send and retrieve objects from space, Toucan Space bridges the gap between space exploration and everyday life. With successful missions completed and collaborations with commercial launch providers, the company is establishing itself as a key player in the space memorabilia market.
Location: France
Starflight Dynamic, founded in 2023, is a Germany-based company developing next-generation propulsion systems to enhance space transportation efficiency. With a mission to provide sustainable and cost-effective propulsion solutions, the company is collaborating with European aerospace firms to advance in-space logistics and deep-space exploration.
Location: Weßling, Germany
SpaceBox, founded in 2021 in Cologne, Germany, specializes in organ-on-a-chip cell culture platforms aimed at advancing biomedical research. Their innovative microfluidic devices simulate human physiological conditions, providing valuable tools for drug development and disease modeling.
Location: Cologne, Germany
Space Debris DAO, founded in 2023 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a decentralized autonomous organization committed to mitigating the risks associated with orbital debris. By incentivizing adherence to sustainable space practices, the organization aims to maintain space as a safe and accessible environment for future generations
Location: Berlin, Germany
Orbit Boy Ltd, established in 2021 and headquartered in London, UK, is an aerospace company focusing on on-demand microsatellite air-launch systems.
Location: London, United Kingdom, Kyiv, Ukraine
Lúnasa Space, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK, is a space-tech startup focused on developing reusable and automated miniature orbital maintenance stations. Their flagship product, VIA, offers last-mile delivery and life-extension services for satellites in Low-Earth Orbit.
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom