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Artemis II Orion spacecraft with European Service Module
Analysis

Artemis II: Europe's Role

Four astronauts just flew around the Moon and back. But here is something most headlines missed: the spacecraft that kept them alive and on course was built in Europe.

8 Min ReadApr 13, 2026
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.

§Policy & Regulation

Latest News

Curated developments from across the European space sector

The 2026 EU Space Funding Landscape: Navigating Horizon Europe & IRIS²
Funding

The 2026 EU Space Funding Landscape: Navigating Horizon Europe & IRIS²

A comprehensive analysis of the current funding landscape for European space ventures. We map out every open call, co-funding instrument and blended finance mechanism available to SMEs and research organisations across Horizon Europe, CASSINI and the new IRIS² programme.

April 12, 2026
The Orbital Docking Paradox: Standardisation vs. Sovereignty
Technology

The Orbital Docking Paradox: Standardisation vs. Sovereignty

Europe faces a critical decision on orbital docking standards as commercial servicing missions accelerate. We analyse the tension between interoperability and strategic autonomy.

April 11, 2026
EU Space Law Reform: What the New Framework Means for Industry
Policy

EU Space Law Reform: What the New Framework Means for Industry

The European Commission has tabled a landmark proposal to harmonise space regulation across all 27 member states. We break down the key provisions and their implications for operators.

April 10, 2026
Andøya Spaceport: Norway's Polar Orbit Gateway Takes Shape
Nordic

Andøya Spaceport: Norway's Polar Orbit Gateway Takes Shape

Construction milestones at Andøya signal a new era for Nordic launch capability. We assess the strategic implications for polar orbit access.

April 9, 2026
ESA Selects Three Primes for Moonlight Communications Network
Market

ESA Selects Three Primes for Moonlight Communications Network

Industrial consortia finalised for the lunar communication and navigation services framework agreement, opening a new chapter in cislunar infrastructure.

April 8, 2026
EIC Fund Announces €100M Allocation for Space Deep-Tech SMEs
Funding

EIC Fund Announces €100M Allocation for Space Deep-Tech SMEs

Fresh allocation of blended finance targeting deep-tech startups working on sovereign Earth Observation data and quantum-secure satellite communications.

April 7, 2026
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.

Open Calls This Quarter
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EU and ESA programmes

Updated weekly

Sector Coverage
Programmes Tracked6
ESA Member States Covered22

Updated Q2 2026

Data with editorial integrity

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.

Intelligence Engine
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Specialist sources tracked

The Weekly Briefing

A curated weekly briefing on European space sector funding, policy and market developments. Every Thursday. No fluff, no PR.