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Europe Must Increase Space Autonomy: ESA's Aschbacher
Friday, July 10, 2026
Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, told Bloomberg that Europe needs to increase its space autonomy. Aschbacher cited Europe's position relative to the United States in developing a space economy, noting SpaceX's initial public offering in June. The remarks were made during an interview with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie.
