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ESPI Insights for October 2025 is out!

Published: 5 November 2025

ESPI Insights for October 2025 is out!

Published: 5 November 2025

The October 2025 issue of ESPI Insights is now available. ESPI Insights provides a quick, monthly update on major news in the space sector.

This issue covers the top news of October 2025:

European Commission announces European Space Shield initiative.
ESA proposes €1 billion European Resilience from Space programme.
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to form joint European space company.
ispace and UEL sign agreement to deliver Korean rovers to the Moon.
Stoke Space secures $510 million to expand Nova production capacity.
EnduroSat raises €90.6 million, opens new manufacturing facility in Bulgaria.

Previous editions

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Blinded by the Light: Strategic Levers to Reclaim Europe’s Industrial Edge in Space

16 October 2025

Bold Words, Blurred Lines: A Reflective Look at the EU Space Act

8 October 2025

Talent in the European Space Sector: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures

6 October 2025

Observations and New Perspectives for Exploration in Times of Change

10 July 2025

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ESPI Insights for October 2025 is out!

ESPI Insights for October 2025 is out!

Previous editions

Latest publications

Blinded by the Light: Strategic Levers to Reclaim Europe’s Industrial Edge in Space

Bold Words, Blurred Lines: A Reflective Look at the EU Space Act

Talent in the European Space Sector: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures

Observations and New Perspectives for Exploration in Times of Change