What Happened
European Space Ambitions Expand with New Launch Sites
The European Union plans to significantly increase its satellite launch capabilities, aiming to conduct 62 launches annually by 2034. This expansion is part of the EU’s efforts to create its own satellite constellation, providing a secure government satellite network and an alternative to private systems like Starlink. The EU will utilize launch sites in Europe and Canada, with the European Space Agency playing a key role in this endeavor. According to the Financial Times, as reported by Ukrainian National News (UNN), the EU’s space ambitions are set to expand significantly over the next eight years.