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- 1EU commissioner pushes to increase European launch rates▼EU commissioner focuses on increasing European launch rates
The EU's space commissioner is pressing for Europe to increase its rocket launch rates, according to SpaceNews. The push reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe has fallen behind in access to space, with limited launch capacity and reliance on other providers. The commissioner's remarks highlight the bloc's ambition to strengthen its autonomous space capabilities and support its launcher industry.
- 2UK and European Space Policy Updates Draw Attention▼Recent Developments in UK and European Space Policy and Industrial Strategy
New analysis outlines recent developments in UK and European space policy and industrial strategy. The item focuses on how governments across the region are shaping their space sectors, including policy choices and industrial planning, though no specific measures, dates, or organisations are detailed in the available information.
- 3ESA hires OVHcloud and CGI for Earth observation data system▼ESA taps OVHcloud, CGI to build system for Earth observation data
The European Space Agency has awarded contracts to French cloud provider OVHcloud and IT services firm CGI to build a new system for handling Earth observation data. The platform will support the processing and distribution of the large volumes of satellite data ESA collects, strengthening European capacity in space data infrastructure.
- 4Open Cosmos joins first Vaduz Space Dialogue on EU space connectivity▼Open Cosmos attends first Vaduz Space Dialogue to advance federated EU approach to space-based connectivity
UK-based satellite firm Open Cosmos attended the inaugural Vaduz Space Dialogue, a meeting in Liechtenstein focused on shaping a federated European Union approach to space-based connectivity. The gathering brings together industry and policy figures to discuss how European states can coordinate satellite communications infrastructure, a priority area as the EU advances initiatives such as IRIS² and seeks greater strategic autonomy in space.