Earlybird founder Hendrik Brandis said in an interview that numerous customers would rather avoid SpaceX, pointing to opportunities for European technology firms to reach large valuations. Customer reluctance toward SpaceX could erode its market share and pricing power, while boosting prospects for European launch providers and satellite companies. Hendrik Brandis (Earlybird), SpaceX, European aerospace firms such as OHB, venture capital investors, and potential satellite‑broadcast customers. European aerospace companies may secure new launch contracts, SpaceX could adjust pricing or expand services like Starlink mobile, and EU policymakers may examine state‑aid and competition rules for the space sector. The Handelsblatt interview with Earlybird partner Hendrik Brandis highlights a shift in customer sentiment: many would prefer alternatives to SpaceX. This sentiment underscores both a competitive pressure on the American launch leader and a potential growth avenue for European aerospace and deep‑tech startups seeking billion‑euro valuations.
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