SatRev and European Strategic Autonomy
SatRev S.A. is a rising force in Europe’s NewSpace sector, pioneering the design and operation of small satellites from its base in Wrocław, Poland. Founded in 2016 by Polish tech entrepreneurs, the company has quickly moved from concept to orbit, deploying over a dozen shoebox-sized satellites and delivering spacecraft to international partners from Oman to the United States[1]. SatRev’s niche is agile Earth observation: it builds nanosatellites equipped with optical payloads that capture multispectral imagery of Earth at medium resolution. In an era when Europe is striving for strategic autonomy in space, SatRev has drawn attention as a home-grown provider of satellite data and hardware. The company’s story – from local startup to a participant in global space missions – offers insight into how Europe’s innovative SMEs can bolster the continent’s technological sovereignty. SatRev’s journey also illustrates the challenges and opportunities of aligning a private venture with Europe’s defense and dual-use ambitions, making it a compelling case study in the intersection of commercial space and security interests.