The American aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos has chosen Luxembourg as its base to manage the operations of its European supply chain and support its growth.
The special relationship between Luxembourg and space exploration continues to flourish. On 19 June 2025, the American aerospace company Blue Origin, established by Jeff Bezos, officially announced the opening of its first European office in the Grand Duchy. The announcement followed a meeting between Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, and representatives of Blue Origin, including CEO David Limp and Tim Collins, Vice President of Global Supply Chain.
This strategic decision reaffirms Luxembourg’s ambition to establish itself as a leading space hub in Europe, while highlighting the appeal of its regulatory environment, its long-standing commitment to the space economy and the strength of its infrastructure.
We chose this country for its significant investments in space, the government's support for our growth and long-term vision, as well as its central location. David Limp, Blue Origin.
With the launch of this office, Blue Origin – specialised in reusable launch systems and advanced rocket engines, and holding major ambitions in space transportation – aims to manage its European supply chain more efficiently and strengthen its footprint on the continent.
"We look forward to opening our office in Luxembourg and engaging more deeply with our suppliers across Europe. We chose this country for its significant investments in space, the government's support for our growth and long-term vision, as well as its central location," said David Limp.
This new presence will also support the growth of Blue Origin’s commercial operations, particularly in lunar transport, space mobility and the use of space resources. It aligns fully with the momentum of the SpaceResources.lu initiative, launched in 2016 by the Luxembourg government to promote the peaceful exploration and sustainable use of space resources.
During the meeting, a declaration of intent was signed, opening the door to future cooperation between Blue Origin and Luxembourg institutions. This potential partnership could lead to technological, industrial and scientific collaborations with both public and private stakeholders within the Luxembourg space ecosystem.
"The arrival of Blue Origin in Luxembourg marks a major milestone for our space ecosystem," said Minister Delles. "This choice confirms the appeal of our regulatory framework and our vision for innovation and sustainable space exploration. We are proud to welcome a leading global player and look forward to shaping the future of Europe’s space economy together."
Mr Collins also highlighted Luxembourg’s practical advantages: "It's easy to attract talent here, and it's a great place to do business." According to estimates shared in the media, Blue Origin’s arrival could generate around twenty or more jobs in the short term as its operations expand.
This development further strengthens the rise of Luxembourg’s space economy. Already recognized for its pioneering vision in the field of space resources, the country has, for several years, succeeded in attracting innovative companies working in satellites, space data, propulsion and now lunar mobility.
The arrival of Blue Origin in Luxembourg marks a major milestone for our space ecosystem. Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism
In a recent interview with Virgule.lu, Minister Lex Delles highlighted the sector’s expansion in the Grand Duchy. The number of companies active in the space sector rose from 67 to 81 (+20%) between 2022 and 2024. Combined turnover grew by 35% between 2021 and 2023, reaching €109 million. Over the same period, the number of jobs increased by 29%, reaching 792 in 2023.
"Other companies are preparing to set up operations here to take advantage of our favorable environment for developing space activities," the minister said.
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