The space industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by groundbreaking technologies, lower entry barriers, new emerging players and an expanding ecosystem of innovative products and services. This New Space revolution is redefining the landscape with ambitious mission concepts, from manned flights and satellite constellations to in-orbit servicing and nano-satellites. These advancements are not just reshaping conventional systems—they are rewriting the rules of the entire space sector.
With decades of expertise in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) engineering within the traditional space domain, Airbus Protect is strategically positioning itself as a key player in this evolving market. Our mission is clear: to bring risk management and engineering and design assurance expertise to the forefront of New Space, helping emerging and established players navigate challenges, safer operations, enhance product and service performances and drive sustainable innovation.
• Expanding frontiers: The rise of in-orbit services, orbital safety and new mission architectures
• Next-generation technologies: Balancing high performance with sustainable, long-term operations
• A new business landscape: The rapid growth of startups, alternative financing models, and institutional funding
• Agility and adaptation: Shifting methodologies to meet fast-paced milestones and secure competitive contracts
• Compliance and reliability: Addressing increasingly complex regulations and mission-critical design assurance needs.
At Airbus Protect, we are committed to shaping a safer, more resilient future for the New Space industry through cutting-edge engineering and risk management solutions tailored for our customers.
For over 40 years, Airbus Protect has played a vital role in major space programmes, strengthening Europe’s presence in space. With deep expertise in safety, risk management, and engineering, we are now bringing our legacy into the New Space era, supporting the future of this dynamic industry.
From Launchers and Next-Gen Satellites to Ground Segments, In-Orbit Services, and Orbital Safety, we provide tailored safety and sustainability engineering solutions—so you can focus on your mission with confidence.
Our consultants and engineers ensure the highest safety standards, combining proven industry knowledge with cutting-edge technologies. As New Space accelerates, we are expanding our capabilities to meet the growing demand for AI-driven solutions, advanced risk management, design assurance, and operational agility.
With the rapid rise of New Space companies across France and Europe, the need for specialised, responsive, and adaptable support has never been greater. We are committed to empowering space innovators, helping shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future beyond Earth—through trusted expertise in engineering, ground segments, and regulatory compliance.
We ensure mission reliability and performance with proven expertise in safety and risk management across all space systems.
We help you navigate evolving space regulations and ensure full compliance with national and international standards.
From concept to operation, we support your design assurance and system engineering needs to secure mission success.
We provide expert support in space debris mitigation, end-of-life strategies, and orbital safety.
We integrate sustainability into your space projects with services like eco-design and life cycle assessment.
We offer tailored training to build skills in safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Safety analysis RAMS studies
Integrated supply chain and logistics modelling
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