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Reflex Aerospace closes EUR 50 million round for sovereign satellites

German satellite maker Reflex Aerospace closed a EUR 50 million Series A led by Human Element, to build sovereign optical, SAR and SIGINT constellations and expand its Bavaria factory.

Verified AI-drafted Reflex Aerospace press release, 4 November 2025

What it does not test. Does not confirm the 2027 target of demonstrating all capabilities in orbit.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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