{"id":30966,"date":"2025-10-06T16:05:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=30966"},"modified":"2025-10-08T07:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T05:26:16","slug":"spains-kreios-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2025\/10\/spains-kreios-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain\u2019s Kreios Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain\u2019s Kreios Space, a pioneering SpaceTech startup based in Vigo, has secured \u20ac8 million in the largest European investment yet for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology. The funding round, led by the NATO Innovation Fund and JOIN Capital, will accelerate the development of Kreios\u2019 groundbreaking air-breathing plasma propulsion system and support the launch of its first two satellites into orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2021, Kreios Space is redefining satellite propulsion with its Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) system, which uses atmospheric air instead of traditional onboard fuel. This innovation enables satellites to operate closer to Earth for extended periods, providing sharper imaging, faster broadband connectivity, and new opportunities for defence, climate monitoring, and disaster response \u2014 thereby strengthening Europe\u2019s independence and leadership in the global space sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this article and learn more about the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-eu-startups wp-block-embed-eu-startups\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1Dz6jOpE2j\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eu-startups.com\/2025\/09\/spains-kreios-space-secures-e8-million-to-bring-satellites-closer-to-earth-and-strengthen-european-strategic-autonomy\/\">Spain&#8217;s Kreios Space secures \u20ac8 million to bring satellites closer to Earth and strengthen European strategic autonomy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Spain&#8217;s Kreios Space secures \u20ac8 million to bring satellites closer to Earth and strengthen European strategic autonomy&#8221; &#8212; EU-Startups\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eu-startups.com\/2025\/09\/spains-kreios-space-secures-e8-million-to-bring-satellites-closer-to-earth-and-strengthen-european-strategic-autonomy\/embed\/#?secret=YFQ1yVClJC#?secret=1Dz6jOpE2j\" data-secret=\"1Dz6jOpE2j\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does <strong>\u201cseed round\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201c<em>The <strong>Seed round<\/strong> was led by the NATO Innovation Fund and Berlin-based JOIN Capital, with participation from Grow Venture Partners, Xesgalicia, and Tasivia Global.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong>\u201csovereign broadband communication\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201c<em>Meanwhile, the potential for resilient, <strong>sovereign broadband communications<\/strong> could transform connectivity for remote regions, emergency response, and military operations.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong>\u201c<strong>direct-to-device broadband<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201c<em>By bringing satellites closer to Earth, they enable high-resolution imaging and <strong>direct-to-device broadband<\/strong> at an entirely new level \u2013 capabilities vital for European security.<\/em>&#8221; Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is Kreios Space, and what recent achievement has it made?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How might Kreios Space\u2019s innovation change global space competition?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you think VLEO satellites could replace traditional ones in the future? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What risks might investors face when funding new space technologies?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you think space innovation should be a priority for governments? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate Spain\u2019s Kreios Space, a pioneering SpaceTech startup based in Vigo, has secured \u20ac8 million in the largest European investment yet for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology. 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