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.
External Resources
A curated selection of relevant articles, research and external publications. Sources will be added continuously.
Coming Soon.
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?