KIRUNA, Sweden (Reuters) -Two small spaceports in the far north of Sweden and Norway are racing to launch the first satellites from mainland Europe into space as the region looks to reduce its reliance on U.S. players. U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies and the war in Ukraine have prompted Europe to ramp up its independent capabilities in a variety of areas, including defence and space operations. Amid fears that Elon Musk – Trump’s one-time ally – could limit Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s 7,000 Starlink satellites that are vital for the country’s communications, Europe has been rushing to find alternatives.Read More
Europe looks to Nordic space race to scale back US dependence
