New Luxembourg Headquarters & Record Funding for Space Cargo Unlimited

On Monday 15 September 2025, Luxembourg-based company Space Cargo Unlimited inaugurated its new headquarters in Foetz-Mondercange in the presence of Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, and more than 50 guests.

In his opening speech, Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, stated: “As we enter a new era of space commercialisation with the ISS transition, Luxembourg has positioned itself as the ideal base for our European operations.” He added: “The government’s commitment to space innovation and the instrumental support of the Luxembourg Space Agency provide the strategic foundation we need. Combined with our growing network of local partnerships, this gives us everything required to deliver Europe’s first sovereign commercial microgravity platform and build a robust ecosystem that empowers European innovators to thrive in orbit.”

At the inauguration, Minister Delles stated: “Luxembourg has built a strong reputation as a pioneer in space thanks to its vision and strategic investments. The inauguration of Space Cargo Unlimited’s offices and its significant funding round mark a major milestone in our journey to position Luxembourg as a leading hub for commercial space activities in general, and in orbit services in particular. By supporting pioneering companies like Space Cargo Unlimited, we are strengthening our space ecosystem and ensuring that Luxembourg remains at the forefront of innovation in space in Europe.”

According to the company, Luxembourg is serving as a strategic base for its operations. Space Cargo Unlimited created ten high-level positions in 2024 and plans to recruit an additional twenty highly skilled professionals by 2026, reaching thirty positions by 2027. Following the speeches, Minister Delles was given a one-hour tour of the new offices, during which the Space Cargo Unlimited team presented their ongoing projects. Achim Schwarzwälder, Senior Director for Space Operations, explained how the company is testing adaptability to International Space Station standards and using its facilities in Luxembourg and Bordeaux for live simulations and training.

Space Cargo Unlimited recently closed a €27.5 million Series A funding round, described as the largest in-space manufacturing round in Europe to date. The investment was led by Expansion Ventures with support from Eurazeo and included participation from the European Innovation Council, the European Investment Bank, the Luxembourg Future Fund II, and private investors through the Tudigo platform. The company is also backed by the European Investment Fund via the CASSINI Investment Facility, part of an EU initiative to strengthen Europe’s space industrial base.

From Luxembourg, the company coordinates engineering and development for its BentoBox platform, a customisable, return-capable system for in-space manufacturing and microgravity research. BentoBox missions, operated inside the Phoenix capsule with partner ATMOS and launched by SpaceX, aim to provide reliable European access to low-Earth orbit with sample return. Between 2025 and 2028, seven missions are planned, opening opportunities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, electronics and agriculture.

Looking ahead, Nicolas Gaume highlighted that Space Cargo Unlimited is preparing for its next steps in orbit. He noted that two missions are scheduled to take place over the next twelve months, marking an important milestone as the company advances its microgravity manufacturing activities from its Luxembourg base.

(Caption: Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, and Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, next to the BentoBox platform; Credit: Ievgenii Karanov, Chronicle.lu)