Europe Launches Push For Independence In Space

Rocket Factory Augsburg racing against Isar Aerospace, first successful orbital launch from Europe

Rocket Factory Augsburg is racing against Isar Aerospace the achieve the first successful orbital launch from European soil.

Credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg
Europe’s quest to reinvigorate its space capabilities received a boost at the start of the year when the Trump administration took office, amplifying the region’s concern about dependence on the U.S. By the end of the year, it should be clear whether Europe can match its ambition with progress in...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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