UPDATE: SpaceX experiences some good, some bad and some challenging experiences with Starship launch of 9th flight test – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-27 00:00
SpaceX plans Starship’s ninth flight test on Tuesday, May 27. The launch window will open at 6:30 p.m. CT. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 30 minutes before liftoff. You can also watch the webcast on the X TV app.
VC, PE and other funding opportunities – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-27 00:00
Panelists say cross-Atlantic investment is unlikely to happen this year. Next few years will see consolidation in Europe, whether from private Launch providers, or Earth Observation data analysis. Some businesses that Expansion was supporting would take anything from 4 years to much longer to secure investment.
Finding your project’s cash – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-27 00:00
Panelists included BPI France's Sandrine Bedat, ING's Wim Steenbakkers and European Space Agency's Gianluigi Baldesi. EIB's Anders Bohlin said the EIB can help with defence-related projects, except where weapons are involved. EIB can also help fund projects where the end client is military.
AI, and the explosion in data handling – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-27 00:00
Ahsun Murad moderated the Smallsat Europe session at Amsterdam on My 27. He said that while there was a great deal of hype in AI, there was also a great deal of promise. However, there were environmental risks of handling huge amounts of data in space.
Market Brief: Europe Must Make IRIS2 A Success – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-05-27 00:00
Stéphane Israël, former head of Arianespace, spoke at the launch of IRIS2. IRIS2 is a European mega-project worth at least €10 billion. First launch was scheduled in 2029, and full deployment by 2032.