Space Inventor A/S: A Danish Nanosatellite Developer in Europe’s Strategic Landscape
Founded in 2015, Space Inventor A/S is a Danish deep-tech company specializing in the design and manufacture of modular micro- and nano-satellite platforms[1]. Headquartered in Aalborg with additional offices in Copenhagen and Leuven[2][3], it has rapidly grown into a 50+‑person team building satellites for science, commercial and defense use. Its recent missions include the ESA‑funded Edison research satellite and the Danish‑Swedish BIFROST military surveillance microsatellite, reflecting the company’s role at the intersection of Europe’s space and security domains[4][5]. At a time when European policymakers emphasize strategic autonomy in space, Space Inventor’s story is a compelling example of how a small-scale manufacturer can advance home‑grown space capabilities without sensationalism, but with clear strategic importance.