We have been selected by the European Commission for Responsive Launch Systems Study
Starburst is proud to announce its selection by the European Commission (DG DEFIS) as part of the consortium led by Sirius Space Services to contribute to a strategic initiative focused on the development of Mobile Responsive Launch Systems. This study will help shape the future of Europe’s responsive launch capabilities, a critical enabler of rapid, flexible, and sovereign access to space.
Supporting the Next Generation of European Launch Capabilities
Within the consortium, Sirius Space Services brings deep technical expertise in rocket engineering and launch systems. Starburst will complement this with its extensive market, technology, and ecosystem intelligence across the aerospace and defence sectors. Our role is to ensure that the study is not only technically sound, but also:
- Market-informed and economically viable
- Operationally grounded
- Strategically aligned with European priorities
- Connected to the broader industrial and innovation ecosystem
By bridging industry, startups, investors, and public stakeholders, Starburst will help translate technical ambition into actionable, ecosystem-ready outcomes.
Why Responsive Launch Matters
In an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment, responsive launch capability is becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s strategic autonomy. The ability to rapidly access orbit when needed strengthens:
- Security and defence readiness
- Space resilience and redundancy
- Sovereign technological capabilities
- Europe’s competitiveness in the global space market
Mobile Responsive Launch Systems represent a shift toward greater agility and flexibility in space operations, enabling Europe to react quickly in times of crisis or operational necessity.
Starburst looks forward to working closely with Sirius Space Services, the European Commission, and stakeholders across the public and private sectors to contribute to this critical initiative for Europe’s future in space.
