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€35 Billion in Orbit: A Turning Point for Germany’s Space Strategy

Germany is investing up to €35 billion in military space capabilities, marking a major shift toward sovereign infrastructure in orbit. While the NewSpace ecosystem is growing, startups remain underrepresented in large public programs due to structural barriers. To fully leverage this investment, procurement models must evolve to better integrate startups and connect innovation with institutional demand.

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