Europe’s Drive 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

   3 articles

   European leaders are calling for a major expansion of the continent’s space capabilities to reduce dependence on the United States and Russia and strengthen Europe’s economic, scientific and security autonomy. French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed docking the Nyx cargo ca…