https://spacewatch.global/tag/valley-of-death/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:24:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/valley-of-death/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/spacewatchgl-orbital-venturing-chapter-4-growth-pain-and-the-valley-of-death/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75541
Written by Jascha Langenberg
Scaling is where many European space start-ups face their greatest challenge. As they enter the "Valley of Death", engineering excellence alone is no longer enough. This chapter explores why manufacturing, procurement, and the absence of anchor customers often determine whether a promising company becomes a sustainable business.]]>