European Aerospace Giants Forge Alliance to Compete With SpaceX Dominance
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturers are merging their space businesses to create a unified technology company. The joint venture aims to challenge SpaceX’s dominance through combined innovation and operational synergies.
Major European Space Consolidation
Three of Europe’s leading aerospace and defense manufacturers have agreed to combine their space operations into a single entity that reportedly aims to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to joint statements from the companies. Airbus, Leonardo and Thales are creating what sources indicate will become one of Europe’s largest space technology companies with approximately €6.5 billion in annual revenue.