Macron, Von der Leyen Urge EU to Compete in Global Space Race

French President Macron and EU Commission President Von der Leyen called for large-scale European action to strengthen the continent's position in space exploration against the US and China, covering communications and crewed spaceflight capabilities. The appeal signals growing EU concern about maintaining technological autonomy and competitiveness in space sectors critical to European security and economic interests.

Byte's take

Europe's space ambitions keep bumping against reality: deep pockets and political will.