European Aerospace Giants Forge Satellite Alliance to Challenge Starlink Dominance
Three European aerospace titans are joining forces to create a new space entity combining satellite manufacturing and space services. The merger aims to strengthen Europe’s competitive position against emerging global satellite constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink.
Major European Space Consolidation
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace and defense companies have officially agreed to merge their space operations, according to reports, creating a new entity designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink and other global satellite constellations. Airbus, Leonardo and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding that would combine their satellite manufacturing and space services businesses into a single organization projected to generate approximately €6.5 billion in annual revenue.
