EU Commissioner Calls for Billions in Space Investment to Close Capability Gaps

EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urges multi-billion-euro investment in Europe's space capacity, citing vulnerabilities exposed by Russian activities and the need for strategic autonomy. He specifically references Esrange as a potential response to Russian threats and addresses a Sweden-Norway space dispute. The push signals a shift toward treating space as a defense priority, though funding and political alignment remain uncertain.

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