Analysis

November 10, 2023

The European spacetechs with the fastest-growing teams

The startups putting eyes and rockets in the sky — and creating jobs on the ground


Éanna Kelly

5 min read

Source: PLD Space

In space, no one can hear you scream about rising interest rates.

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Éanna Kelly

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