SpaceForest: Advanced European Suborbital and RF Technologies
SpaceForest sp. z o.o. is a Polish deep-tech firm at the cutting edge of space and defense technology. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Gdynia, it has grown from a niche contractor into a key innovator in suborbital rockets, synthetic aperture radars (SAR), and RF electronics. SpaceForest specializes in dual-use systems – including reusable hybrid rocket engines, portable X‑band SAR for UAVs, and AI-driven microwave filter tuning – developed with European partners. Its ongoing PERUN suborbital rocket program (50 kg payload, 150+ km altitude) has earned ESA co-funding and partnerships with European spaceports[1][2]. The company also participates in EU projects like the Horizon Europe “SALTO” consortium for reusable launchers[3]. SpaceForest’s technology lineup aims to bolster EU strategic autonomy by providing indigenous launch vehicles and secure RF systems, reducing reliance on non‑allied suppliers. This analysis examines SpaceForest’s strategic profile: corporate structure, technology portfolio (rockets, radar, AI, composites), R&D readiness, program involvement, and contributions to European defense sovereignty and interoperability.