Europe Has Relied On SpaceX To Reach Orbit. A German Startup Just Gave It Another Option
- Posted on September 7, 2026
- By International Business Times
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In brief
Europe is reducing its dependency on SpaceX for satellite launches following a German startup's successful entry into the commercial space market. This emerging competitor now boasts an impressive €10 billion+ order pipeline, signaling a significant shift in the continent's aerospace strategy. The development strengthens European sovereignty in space access while fostering competition and innovation within the launch services sector.
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Europe Has Relied On SpaceX To Reach Orbit. A German Startup Just Gave It Another Option
The German startup says its commercial pipeline exceeds €10 billion as Europe pushes to expand its own launch capacity.
