US EditionEurope looks to Nordic space race to scale back US dependence
- Two spaceports in Sweden and Norway are competing to launch satellites from mainland Europe, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. companies like SpaceX.
- Europe accounted for only 10% of the global public investment in space ventures last year, with the U.S. performing 154 satellite launches in 2024 compared to only three by Europe.
- European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for Europe to have its own launching capabilities due to competition from figures like Elon Musk.
- Esrange Space Center plans to have its entire launch base ready within a year and intends to conduct multiple test launches.
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Nordic Push: Europe's New Space Launch Competitors
Small spaceports in Sweden and Norway race to become Europe's first mainland satellite launch sites, driven by strategic needs and competition with SpaceX. Europe's limited space infrastructure challenges their goal, but geopolitical pressures aim to accelerate their capabilities for independent access to space.
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Europe Looks to Nordic Space Race to Scale Back US Dependence
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In 2024, the United States carried out 154 orbital explosions, while Europe reached only three. Of the 143 billion in global public investment in space undertakings last year, Europe was responsible for only 10%.
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