Europe’s Push for Strategic Space Autonomy

Chronology

1. 09-09-2026
   Europe’s Space Autonomy Push Faces US Dominance and Internal Divisions

   4 articles

   The Paris International Space Summit highlighted Europe’s effort to reduce dependence on the United States, China and Russia by expanding its own launch, satellite communications, reconnaissance and security capabilities. France promoted European strategic autonomy and projects i…
2. 10-09-2026
   Europe Pushes for Strategic Independence in Space

   4 articles

   European leaders are calling for a far more coordinated, ambitious and self-reliant space strategy as competition with the United States and China intensifies and space becomes increasingly important to defence, communications and economic security. At a Paris summit, French Pres…