October sustained high hiring momentum across NewSpace. EnduroSat’s $100M+ raise and a new Space
Center in Bulgaria signal Europe’s expanding manufacturing base. Thales Alenia Space launched a
€100M Smart Factory in Rome. iCOMAT opened a composites plant in the UK, reinforcing the continent’s
industrial footprint. In the US, Stoke Space raised $510M to accelerate reusable rocket production.
FCC actions and US Space Force awards opened new hiring channels for launch, communications, and
defense contractors. ESA regulatory reforms streamlined cross-border talent mobility.
Funding and facility activity remained strongest in Europe and the US, though major layoffs at JPL
and RGNext signaled contraction within the US government contracting segment. South Africa
partnerships marked emerging manufacturing growth.
Roles most in demand include systems engineers, composites specialists,
propulsion experts, and manufacturing technicians.
Top 7 Hiring Signals
EnduroSat raises $100M+ and opens new Space Center
The Bulgarian satellite platform company raised over $100M and opened a Space Center for
higher-volume satellite production. Hiring expected across engineering, production, and
operations. Read more.
Thales Alenia Space inaugurates €100M Smart Factory in Rome
The new facility focuses on the production of micro and small satellites, capable of
manufacturing over 100 spacecraft annually. Hiring demand will center on satellite assembly,
testing, and production engineering as operations ramp up by year-end. Read more.
Stoke Space raises $510M Series D
The US launch startup secured $510M to scale reusable rocket development. Hiring rises in
propulsion, integration, and software systems. Read more.
ESA/EU implements unified space regulatory framework
New EU-wide rules simplify licensing, encouraging cross-border hiring for satellite, launch,
and data-service companies. Read more.
iCOMAT opens advanced composites manufacturing facility in Gloucester, UK
The £8.2 million automated plant will produce lightweight structures for satellites and
spacecraft, creating up to 2,000 new jobs. The site strengthens the UK’s domestic supply
chain and demand for specialists in composite materials, process engineering, and
automation. Read more.
This bar chart depicts the 26 orbital launches in October 2025 (all successful),
highlighting the United States' dominance with 17 launches via SpaceX (Falcon 9, including
Starlink and Kuiper batches) and Rocket Lab (Electron). China followed with 8 launches, led by
CASC's Long March series (e.g., Guowang, Shenzhou 21) alongside CAS Space and Orienspace. Japan
contributed 1 launch with JAXA's H3 (HTV-X1 resupply). Other regions saw no activity.
Sources: Wikipedia (List of spaceflight launches in October–December 2025), Space Stats (2025
yearly aggregates), Reddit/SpaceX community tallies
Methodology and Sources
This report compiles October 2025 announcements from Payload, European Spaceflight, SpaceNews, FCC, FAA, and ESA STAR. Events are
scored on a five-point scale for expected hiring impact within 3 to 12 months. Rankings weigh
funding size, contract value, immediacy, and regional scope.
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