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Deep & Emerging Tech·July 10, 2026·1 min read

Europe Must Increase Space Autonomy: ESA's Aschbacher

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ESA calling for more “space autonomy” in the shadow of SpaceX’s IPO is a signal that Europe wants its own launch and in-orbit stack, not just payloads. Space and ground-segment startups in Europe should prepare for a policy tailwind—but also tighter expectations around sovereign control and local supply chains.