Archive · 27 Nov 2025
European nations boost space budget by 30%
European countries have decided to spend more money on space over the next three years.
They agreed to increase their space budget by about 30%, which is 22.1 billion euros.
This is to help Europe keep up with other countries like the U.S. and China, and also to make sure they can do things in space without always needing help from the U.S. They will spend more on things like launching rockets and watching the Earth from space.
One project that was not included is a climate observatory satellite, because the UK decided not to be part of it.
European nations agreed to increase their space budget by 30% to 22.1 billion euros for the next three years.
The increase is aimed at catching up with the U.S., China, and private firms in the space race.
The budget includes 4.4 billion euros for space transportation and 3.5 billion euros for Earth observation.
The UK-led TRUTHS mission to provide a satellite-based climate observatory was excluded due to the UK's withdrawal.
The decision highlights the importance of space for economic growth, security, and defense purposes.
- Who
- European Space Agency (ESA) and its 23 member nations
- What
- Agreement to increase space budget by 30%
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bremen, Germany (ministerial talks)
- Why
- To catch up with the U.S., China, and private firms in the space race, and to seek greater autonomy in security matters
- Budget Increase
- 30%
- Total Budget
- 22.1 billion euros
- Duration
- Three years
- Number of Member Nations
- 23
- Space Transportation Budget
- 4.4 billion euros
- Earth Observation Budget
- 3.5 billion euros
- UK-led TRUTHS Mission Status
- Excluded