Europe has the worst imaginable idea to counter SpaceX’s launch dominance
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SpaceX has surpassed European space efforts, launching 134 orbital missions last year versus Europe's three. The company operates over 7,000 satellites for global broadband, while Europe plans a limited capability by 2030 for $11 billion. In response, Airbus is reportedly collaborating with Goldman Sachs on Project Bromo, a new European space company involving Thales and Leonardo S.p.A. Europe aims to maintain independent space access and protect its industry.
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