T-Minus Space Daily Europe’s satellite megafactory gets a boost.
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Aug 26, 2025 Scott Thompson, PwC’s Global Aerospace & Defense Leader, shares insights from their latest annual performance report. He discusses Aerospacelab's impressive €94 million funding boost to enhance satellite production. The conversation also covers SpaceX's upcoming Earth observation mission and York Space Systems’ important delivery for the Space Development Agency. Additionally, Thompson highlights NASA's new AI-driven weather forecasting initiative and the evolving dynamics in the aerospace sector amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Europe Scales Satellite Production
- Aerospacelab raised €94M to build a Belgian megafactory targeting up to 500 satellites per year.
- Funding prioritizes vertical integration and industrial autonomy with first production in 2026.
High‑Value EO Rideshare From Vandenberg
- SpaceX planned an EO Falcon 9 from Vandenberg carrying eight payloads including Planet, Capella, Pixel, and national satellites.
- The mission supports hyperspectral, SAR, and national EO capabilities in a single rideshare.
SDA Tranche 1 Ships To Launch
- York Space Systems delivered 21 satellites for the SDA Tranche 1 transport layer and shipped them to the launch site.
- These launches mark the on‑orbit debut of a proliferated warfighter space architecture.