Europe is increasingly focusing on commercializing spaceflight, recognizing the importance of private investment to reduce launch costs. Significant investments are flowing into European space companies, with a call for strategic support from policymakers to ensure industry growth. Avio has begun taking control of the Vega C launch operations, marking a move towards greater autonomy in space access for Europe. Furthermore, Italy is investing over 330 million euros in the MR60 methalox engine development and associated demonstrator vehicles, signifying commitment to future space endeavors.
"It is a historic step that reinforces our nation's autonomy in access to space and assigns us a strategic responsibility towards Europe," said Avio CEO Giulio Ranzo. "We are ready to meet this challenge with determination, and we are investing in technologies, expertise, and infrastructure to ensure a competitive service."
European policymakers must invest strategically across the industry, or companies like PLD Space will struggle to get off the launch pad.
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