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ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Europe’s space sector booked €10.9 billion ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, according to ASD-Eurospace. Headcount rose just 2.2%, while startups account for 11% of the workforce, underscoring how demand growth is outpacing hiring across the ecosystem.

Discovered 2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00 | 2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The €10.9B 2025 sales figure (up 23% vs. 2024) signals rapid demand pull from European government spending, with military programs a key driver.
  • The combination of 23% sales growth and only 2.2% headcount growth highlights a capacity/hiring gap that can affect delivery timelines, supplier ramp-up, and program staffing.
  • Startup participation at 11% of the workforce points to a more dynamic labor mix, relevant for assessing how fast new entrants can absorb and scale within defense-linked space demand.

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