Intelligence Update Q2 2026

Sector intelligence for Europe's space industry.

Curated news, funding intelligence and market analysis for executives, programme managers and procurement leads shaping the European space economy, with dedicated Nordic market coverage.

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ESA Member States Covered22

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Deep dives and critical signals across our five core intelligence pillars.

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Featured Space Intelligence
Analysis

The 2024 EU Space Funding Landscape: Navigating Horizon Europe & IRIS²

Our comprehensive breakdown of the remaining budget allocations for the 2024-2025 cycle, with specific emphasis on sovereign secure connectivity mandates.

12 Min ReadMay 24, 2024
Market Signal

Nordic Launch Capacity: Andøya's Strategic Pivot

Analyzing the recent infrastructure upgrades at Norway's premier launch site and the implications for polar orbit missions.

Nordic Ecosystem
Regulatory Alert

New ESA Procurement Framework for SME Engagement

The transition from traditional GEO-return to simplified tender procedures for the New Space economy.

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Latest News

Curated developments from across the European space sector

Round B secured for Stockholm orbital startup
Funding

Round B secured for Stockholm orbital startup

Expansion of manufacturing facilities in Sweden begins following €25M capital injection from hybrid venture fund.

June 12, 2026
ESA selects three primes for Moonlight project
Market

ESA selects three primes for Moonlight project

Industrial consortia finalized for the lunar communication and navigation services framework agreement.

June 10, 2026
New Space Law updates in Nordic Council
Policy

New Space Law updates in Nordic Council

Regional coordination efforts intensified to harmonize orbital safety standards across Northern Europe.

June 08, 2026
Breakthrough in green propulsion tests
Technology

Breakthrough in green propulsion tests

Successful static fire at Lampoldshausen confirms performance of new high-thrust non-toxic engine.

June 05, 2026
Esrange orbital site prepares for first polar mission
Nordic

Esrange orbital site prepares for first polar mission

Integration team arrives in Kiruna for final checkout of the micro-launcher ground segment.

June 03, 2026
EIC Fund announces €100M for space SMEs
Funding

EIC Fund announces €100M for space SMEs

Fresh allocation of blended finance targeting deep-tech startups working on sovereign Earth Observation data.

June 01, 2026

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We combine systematic monitoring of European space sector developments with editorial analysis. Our coverage spans EU and ESA funding programmes, policy shifts, market movements and technology trends, with particular depth in the Nordic space ecosystem.

Funding Intelligence

Tracking open calls across EU and ESA programmes with proprietary insights into winning consortium criteria.

Market Analysis

Monitoring company developments, partnerships and sector trends to provide a forward-looking competitive map.

Policy Monitoring

Following EU and ESA regulatory and strategic shifts that impact long-term procurement and orbital traffic management.

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