REPORT
European Satellite Communications 2026 Outlook
EU boosts satellite funding as geopolitics swirl, Musk looms
Europe’s satellite communications industry is entering a new investment cycle driven by sovereign priorities and renewed government support. Bloomberg Intelligence draws on insights from analysts to show how more than €10 billion in EU and national funding could reshape a sector emerging from financial strain and rapid technological change.
The report tracks shifts in policy, financing and competition across Europe’s space ecosystem, outlining key opportunities and risks as the continent builds its own satellite network.
What you’ll learn:
- How EU-backed Iris² is reshaping Europe’s sovereign communications landscape
- Financial impacts of funding, contracts and equity for major operators and manufacturers
- How geopolitical dynamics and reliance on SpaceX influence strategy, pricing and supply security
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