Market Trends of europe satellite launch vehicle Industry
Growing demand and competition in the European launch vehicle market
- European launch vehicles are known for their versatility, capable of launching a wide range of payloads into various orbits. A key factor driving the demand for European launch vehicles is the growing commercial space industry. As more and more companies seek to launch satellites and other space-based assets into orbit, they are turning to European launch vehicles as a reliable and cost-effective solution. European launch companies are investing in new technologies, such as reusable launch vehicles, electric propulsion systems, and artificial intelligence, to improve their launch capabilities and stay competitive in the market. For example, ArianeGroup is developing the Ariane Next reusable rocket, and Airbus is developing the Adeline concept, which involves a reusable first stage for the Ariane rocket.
- Additionally, the demand for small satellite launches is increasing, which is driving the development of smaller launch vehicles by European companies. For example, PLD Space is developing the Miura 1 and Miura 5 rockets for small satellite launches, while Isar Aerospace is developing the Spectrum rocket for the same purpose. There is a growing trend toward international collaboration in the space industry, with European launch vehicle manufacturers partnering with companies and organizations across the world. This is driven by the increasing complexity of space missions, as well as the need to share resources and expertise. On this note, Arianespace has partnerships with the European Space Agency and the French Space Agency, and PLD Space is working with the European Space Agency and the Spanish government.
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Increasing investment opportunities in the European satellite launch vehicle market is the driver
- European countries are recognizing the importance of various investments in the space domain. They are increasing their spending on various space programs to stay competitive and innovative in the global space industry. In November 2022, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that it requested its 22 nations to back a budget of EUR 18.5 billion for 2023-2025. Europe plans to launch the first Ariane 6 rocket, its next-generation space launcher, in the fourth quarter of 2023. Developed at a cost of just under USD 3.9 billion and originally set for an inaugural launch in July 2020, the project has been hit by a series of delays. The governments of France, Germany, and Italy announced that they had signed an agreement on "the future of launcher exploitation in Europe" to enhance the competitiveness of European vehicles while also ensuring independent European access to space.
- In September 2022, the French government announced that it is planning to allocate more than USD 9 billion to space activities, an increase of about 25% over the past three years. In November 2022, Germany announced that about EUR 2.37 billion was allocated for various space-related projects. The country mentioned that from the end of 2023, Ariane 6 is expected to be the new European launcher to carry payloads into space. Germany is contributing a total of EUR 162 million to the further development of Ariane 6 and its market introduction. The country is investing around EUR 52 million in the optional LEAP (Launchers Exploitation Accompaniment) program, which also includes the operation of DLR's test facility for rocket engines in Lampoldshausen.
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- The demand for satellite miniaturization is the driver in Europe
