SpaceVantage and Ice2Thrust.Space Launch a New Collaboration to Strengthen Europe’s Space Ecosystem
Published on 25 June 2026
A new collaboration between SpaceVantage and Ice2Thrust.
Space is bringing together two European initiatives working on different but highly complementary aspects of the future space sector: technological innovation and skills development.
As Europe’s space industry continues to evolve, ensuring a strong connection between emerging technologies and the people who will design, operate, and advance them is becoming increasingly important. Through this partnership, SpaceVantage and Ice2Thrust.Space will work together to promote knowledge exchange, increase the visibility of their activities, and contribute to a more connected European space community.
Ice2Thrust.Space is developing innovative solutions for sustainable space mobility, including water-based propulsion technologies, autonomous in-orbit operations, and approaches that could support future in-space resource utilisation. These developments address some of the key challenges facing the next generation of space missions and contribute to Europe’s ambitions for a more sustainable and resilient space economy.
At the same time, SpaceVantage is focused on preparing the future workforce that will support such innovations. By bringing together educational institutions, industry stakeholders, researchers, and learners, the project aims to identify emerging skills needs, modernise learning pathways, and strengthen links between education and the rapidly changing space sector.
The collaboration reflects a shared understanding that technological progress and human capital development must advance together. New technologies create demand for new competencies, while a skilled and adaptable workforce is essential to transform research and innovation into real-world impact.
By joining forces, the two projects will contribute to broader discussions on the future of Europe’s space sector, fostering synergies between innovation, education, and industry. The partnership will also create opportunities to engage wider audiences, share expertise, and highlight the importance of both technological excellence and talent development in building a competitive European space ecosystem.
As both projects continue their activities, the collaboration marks another step towards a future in which innovation, sustainability, and skills development work hand in hand to support Europe’s ambitions in space.
