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Bloomberg: The European Union is seeking to expedite the launch of an alternative to SpaceX
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Union is working to fast-track approval of Project Bromo, a satellite company backed by Leonardo SpA, Airbus SE, and Thales SA, intended to reduce Europe's reliance on SpaceX. The project is a key test of new EU merger rules designed to support large regional competitors against US and Chinese rivals.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You must prepare for a shift in European space regulation favouring local satellite players over US incumbents like SpaceX. Fast-tracking Project Bromo means market access rules are loosening, opening a window to build European-scale satellite solutions.
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2 sources · 16 Oct 2026
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