Schaeffler and Spire Global Collaborate on European Space Infrastructure

On May 27, 2026, Schaeffler AG, a leader in motion technology, and Spire Global, a satellite data provider, announced a Memorandum of Understanding to boost European space capabilities. Their strategic focus is on spacecraft subsystems and satellite platforms, aiming to set a new European standard in the space industry.

The collaboration marries Schaeffler's engineering prowess with Spire's satellite expertise to build a European space hardware business by the decade's end. This initiative will enhance defense, weather, and civil security capabilities through efficient, large-scale operations.

Schaeffler's emphasis on Space and Defense aligns with its Strategic Ambition 2035, leveraging its industrial strength and European relationships. Simultaneously, Spire aims to enhance its European presence with its satellite manufacturing plant in Munich.

This partnership aims to accelerate Schaeffler's entry into the space sector and deepen Spire's connections in Germany, fostering a more self-reliant European space-industrial base.