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The European space industry’s big merger: lessons for emerging space nations

Written by  Mustafa Bilal Friday, 12 December 2025 12:00
A satellite image of Europe. Credit: European Defence Agency.

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23 announcement that Airbus, Thales and Leonardo will merge their satellite operations was a historic development for the European space industry. The plan aims to establish a new combined entity by 2027. Historically, the European space industry has been a competent but fragmented market in the form of national champions and competing initiatives. […]

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