Saab invests $10M in Pythom
To develop lightweight and rapidly deployable rockets in support of Sweden's national space capabilities
Saab, a leading defence and security company, has invested $10 million in Pythom, a space technology company with Swedish roots developing lightweight and rapidly deployable rockets designed to make space access more flexible, affordable, and resilient.
With operations in Sweden and the United States, Pythom’s innovative approach to rocket development (heavily leveraging additive manufacturing) focuses on affordability, simplicity, and speed – qualities that align with Saab’s long-term vision for dispersed and resilient launch infrastructure.
The investment in Pythom supports Saab’s strategy to close capability gaps in the space domain, accelerate innovation in areas critical to national security, and strengthen Sweden’s space capabilities. This aligns with Saab’s ambition to contribute to emerging global space-related defence requirements.
“Pythom’s vision and technology offer a unique opportunity to advance Sweden’s and its allies’ space capabilities in a way that is both pragmatic and forward-looking. We are proud to support their journey toward their first orbital flight,” said Marcus Wandt, head of Group Strategy and Technology at Saab.
