Europe’s Space Race to Catch Up | Tulsa News

Europe is making a bold move to reclaim its space leadership, launching a major push for independence after realizing how vulnerable it is to U.S. and Chinese dominance in satellite tech. With French President Macron rallying the bloc around self-reliance, Europe is building Iris2 — a secure, continent-wide satellite network set for 2030. As global conflicts spotlight the strategic value of space assets, nations scramble to own their own eyes in the sky. While SpaceX’s reusable rockets and Amazon’s internet ambitions dominate headlines, Europe’s Ariane rockets are proving resilient — but not fast or cheap enough to avoid a looming launch crunch. A recent German startup’s successful Norwegian rocket launch signals real momentum. And yes, Europe’s aiming higher: sending its own astronauts into orbit. The race is on — and Europe’s stepping up with grit, ambition, and a whole lot of satellites. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e0a499fb15c4b65