Spacetech directory
The Best Spacetech Startups in Europe
Spacetech in Europe spans the full orbital value chain, from launch vehicles and satellite platforms to earth observation and the services that keep things working in orbit. A continent with deep aerospace heritage and a new wave of private launch and data companies is turning national programs into a commercial industry.
Why spacetech now
Launch costs are falling, small satellites are proliferating, and the data they return now feeds everything from climate monitoring to defense. Europe is backing sovereign access to space at the same time private capital arrives, which is exactly the moment the companies below are scaling launch, constellations and downstream data.
8 spacetech startups across Europe
A curated, editorial list of European companies.
Constellr
Freiburg, GermanyBuilds thermal imaging satellites that measure surface temperature for agriculture and water use.
D-Orbit
Fino Mornasco, ItalyProvides in-orbit transport, satellite deployment and logistics services in space.
ICEYE
Espoo, FinlandOperates a constellation of radar satellites that image the Earth day, night and through cloud.
Isar Aerospace
Ottobrunn, GermanyIsar Aerospace develops the Spectrum rocket to launch small and medium satellites into orbit.
Open Cosmos
Oxford, United KingdomDesigns, builds and operates small satellites and the platform that runs missions end to end.
Orbex
Forres, United KingdomDevelops a small orbital launch vehicle designed to run on a low-carbon biofuel.
PLD Space
Elche, SpainPLD Space builds the Miura family of rockets to carry small satellites and research payloads to space.
The Exploration Company
Munich, GermanyDevelops a reusable space capsule to carry cargo to orbital stations and back.
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