Europe’s Space Ambitions Expose Its Dependence Amid Growing Global Competition

Deep within the remote Swedish forests, Europe pins its hopes on the Esrange Space Center as a cornerstone of ambition to rival the United States, China, and Russia in the increasingly competitive space domain. But does this isolated outpost mask a broader vulnerability?Can Europe Close the Growing Gap in Space Sovereignty?For decades, European security beyond our atmosphere has depended heavily on American benevolence—borrowing launch facilities like Cape Canaveral and relying on Allied military space assets.Yet with the Trump administration's unapologetic "America First" policies signaling that Washington will prioritize its own national interests, European nations face an urgent call: accelerate investment...