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Latest EMEA Developments / Analysis

SpaceX to Go Public This Year – What Can it Mean?

by Bruce R. Elbert

Austin, Texas, Feburary 27, 2026-I’ve been receiving spam emails for some time indicating that SpaceX would be the biggest IPO in history when it goes public – soon. It appears that the time has come!  According to Motley Fool:

Europe Risks Widening Space Gap Despite Investment Rebound

Vilnius, Lithuania, February 26, 2026 - Growing defence spending, Europe’s push for greater strategic resilience amid shifting US policy, and increasing demand for commercial space applications are creating new opportunities for European startups. However, European companies still face many challenges, including funding, that could further increase the gap between Europe and the US and China, an investor says.

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EMEA Market Trends

New Report Identifies Major Barriers to Launching a Robust Space Economy

Washington, D.C., February 6, 2026– -A new report by the Computer & Communications Industry Association’s Space and Spectrum Policy Center outlines how reforms to our outdated space launch policy could propel the commercial space economy to new heights. Recent innovations in space technology have created new opportunities for commercial space activities, such as space-based data services, remote sensing, in-space manufacturing, commercial space stations, and lunar activities. While launch companies are introducing new vehicles capable of delivering larger payloads at a higher cadence, they encounter multiple challenges along the way.

Global Space Economy Reaches US$ 626 Billion, Marking a New Phase of Growth

Paris, France, February 1, 2026 -- The 12th edition of Novaspace’s Space Economy Report notes the global space economy is now on a significant growth trajectory, positioned to expand from US$ 626.4 billion in 2025 to US$ 1.01 trillion by 2034, a significant 12% CAGR. While growth continues to be supported by innovation, new business models, assertive government policies and expanding demand for satellite-enabled services, 2025 stands out as a structural inflection point, marking a transition from rapid expansion toward a more mature and structured space market. 

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EMEA Executive Moves and Views

iKOMG Appoints Massimo Vimini as SVP for Digital Innovation and Monetization-Unlocking a New Monetization Layer Across its Global Media Ecosystem

Massimo Vimini.jpgPfaffikon, Switzerland, February 5, 2026 – iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in premium end-to-end broadcasting and teleport services, has announced the appointment of Massimo Vimini as Senior Vice President, Digital Innovation and Monetization.

 

 

Eutelsat Network Solutions Names General Jim Slife as New Board Member and Elects Jill Singer Chair of the Board

Houston, Tex. , February 4, 2026 -- Eutelsat Network Solutions announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife to its Board of Directors and the election of Jill Singer as Chair of the Board. Eutelsat Network Solutions is a wholly owned, independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat.

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EMEA Events

IBC2026 unveils strategic partnership with EIT Culture & Creativity to drive next-generation innovation

London, UK, February 25, 2026 – IBC today announced a new strategic partnership with EIT Culture & Creativity – the institutional partnership for culture and creativity, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – appointing it as its European Innovation Partner for 2026. Announced at the IBC Accelerator Media Innovation Programme’s Kickstart Day 2026, the partnership reflects the two organisations shared commitment to advancing the broadcast and audiovisual industry and has the potential to meaningfully accelerate collaborative progress. Together, the two organisations aim to create clearer pathways from proof-of-concept to deployment across the global media and entertainment (M&E) ecosystem – starting with the Accelerator Programme.

Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat as a Strategic Platform for Regional Growth

Paris, France, December 19, 2025 — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace announce the second Edition of the Middle East Space Conference (MESC), taking place from January 26 to 28, 2026, in Muscat, Oman, under the patronage of His Highness The Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Affairs and the Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, HRH A’Sayyed Asa’d Bin Tariq Al Said. 

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