Annual overview of the economic importance and financial strength of SMEs in the European space industry

Since 2021, SME4SPACE, the representative organisation of SMEs in Europe’s space industry, in collaboration with KU Leuven and the ESA SME Office, has been examining the economic performance and financial health of SMEs in the European space sector, focusing on over 1700 firms.

These firms include recipients of funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), and the European Commission (only Framework Programme), as well as Members of SME4SPACE.

Please find the latest version of the study below: