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Europe pushes for space independence amid geopolitical rifts
NatureFriday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-02919-1 The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-02919-1 The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.
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Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-02919-1 The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.
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