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TechEurope scrambles as the US leads the satellite race

The digital age is intensifying competition for both underground minerals and control of space. Donald Trump wants 1,000 rocket launches a year, while SpaceX leads with reusable modules. Europe is late to the contest, leaving Ukraine’s president to ask Elon Musk to let Starlink help target Russian cruise-missile launchers.

FFrance 24 English 2026-09-09 18:33