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US Towers Over Competition With Thousand Rocket Launches Goal
The United States is leading the charge in the satellite race, with plans for 1,000 rocket launches annually, while Europe’s Ariane rocket is expected to launch only 9-11 times next year. The disparity in launch capabilities has significant implications for global space governance, with Ukraine relying on SpaceX’s Starlink system for defense against Russian cruise missiles. The issue was discussed at the recent Paris International Space Summit, which highlighted the need for cooperation in managing the increasingly crowded orbit. This article was first reported by an unknown source.