Knowledge Bank
Space West Informational Series
• What is NewSpace, actually?
• Why is it not happening in Sweden?
• What changes are needed for it to finally get going in Sweden?
The Space West Informational Series provides essential insights, intended to address the questions above in a relevant and meaningful way.
Chapter 1:
OLD vs. NEW
The procurement of
products vs. services
Published: 2025-11-20
Chapter 2: THE CRITICALITY OF END-TO-END SERVICES
For commercial success and national sovereignty
Published: 2025-11-24
Chapter 3:
A CROSSROADS DECISION
Become a supplier or
remain a consumer?
Published: 2025-11-30
Chapter 4: UNDERSTANDING HISTORY
What enabled the first NewSpace companies to develop?
Published: 2025-12-08
Chapter 5:
SWEDEN’S CURRENT PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
Is preventing the NewSpace recipe from being applied
Published: 2025-12-16
Chapter 6:
WHAT CAN SWEDEN DO?
To achieve sovereign capabilities and long-term success
Published: 2026-01-08
Chapter 7: CONCLUSIONS
…and recommendations
Additional Reading
In the current geopolitical climate, Sweden faces a critical vulnerability by relying heavily on foreign providers for satellite data that’s essential for national defense. As illustrated by recent events in Ukraine, a nation that lacks independent access to vital space capabilities will find itself in a situation of dependency.
Sweden’s National Security Depends on Procurement Speed
– We must change.
Video
Sweden’s Future in Space is on the line.
Will Sweden build its own end-to-end domestic services, or continuing buying – and subsequently relying on other countries?
External Resources
A curated selection of relevant articles, research and external publications. Sources will be added continuously.