Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Munich Security Conference 2026: ESA and industry flag a turning point for Germany and Europe’s space policy

At the Munich Security Conference 2026, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher will join political and industry leaders to frame space as central to Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. BDI’s Matthias Wachter called the moment a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector, signalling policy and procurement shifts.

Also: ESA and weheadedtomars.com
2026-02-12T02:34:29.910328-08:00
Satellite   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
techfundingnews.com • Vignesh R

Deep Space Energy raises €930K pre-seed from ESA and NATO DIANA to develop claimed 5x‑efficient RTGs for resilient satellites and lunar missions

By techfundingnews.com: Latvian startup Deep Space Energy closes €930K pre-seed from Outlast Fund, ESA, NATO DIANA to build efficient radioisotope generators for resilient satellites and lunar missions.

Also: SpaceWatch Global and arcticstartup.com
2026-02-11T03:54:17.113359-08:00
Satellite   AI   Leadership   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Lora Kolodny

Elon Musk announces xAI reorganisation after co‑founder exits as company merges with SpaceX

By CNBC: The reorganization "required parting ways with some people," Elon Musk said Wednesday on X.

Also: Business Insider, The Verge, Fortune, indiatoday.in and techstartups.com
2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00