Aerospacelab lève 94 millions d’euros pour accélérer l’industrialisation des satellites européens
## Aerospacelab Secures €94 Million for Satellite Industrialization
Aerospacelab Secures €94 Million for Satellite Industrialization
Aerospacelab has announced a funding round of €94 million aimed at accelerating the industrial production of satellites in Europe. Supported by the European Investment Bank and investment funds such as xAnge, the company aims to meet the increasing global demand for microsatellites through mass production on the continent.
In 2024, the global market for nanosatellites and microsatellites was estimated at nearly $4 billion and is projected to reach $14 billion by 2030, reflecting an average annual growth of over 20% between 2025 and 2030. In Europe, the satellite market was valued at approximately $12.4 billion in 2025, with an expected annual growth rate of about 10%. Despite this growth, North America dominates nearly half of the small satellite market, driven by major players like SpaceX, Amazon Kuiper, and OneWeb, while Europe accounts for only 15% to 17% of global production.
To address this European industrial gap, Aerospacelab is constructing a 16,000 m² factory in Charleroi, which is expected to be one of the largest satellite production facilities in Europe. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the facility will employ 300 people and produce several hundred microsatellites annually. The goal is to offer a European alternative to American and Chinese industrial capabilities, utilizing a modular design and automated production line to reduce costs and expedite launches.
Aerospacelab has announced a funding round of €94 million aimed at accelerating the industrial production of satellites in Europe.
The funding round of €94 million includes €56 million in equity from investors such as Airbus Ventures, the Dassault family vehicle, Imec.xpand II, BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity, Space Opportunities Syndicate, Flemish fund Torus Capital, entrepreneur Marc Dubaere, and xAnge. Additionally, the European Investment Bank contributed €38 million. Since its inception, Aerospacelab has raised €105 million, positioning itself as a key player in European satellite industrialization.
D’après FrenchWeb.