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European Commission urges more rocket launches
Europe is facing a critical gap in its space launch capabilities due to the growing demand for military and commercial satellites by 2034, as the European Commission seeks to increase launch frequency sixfold to meet security and strategic challenges. Currently, the Ariane 6 rocket conducts about 10 launches annually, whereas future demand requires 14 launches by 2031, and the Vega rocket needs to boost its capacity from 6 to 8 launches per year. To address this shortfall, Europe is exploring the use of alternative launch sites in Norway, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Canada, in addition to the French Guiana base. However, Europe's relatively low investment in the space sector compared to the United States presents a significant challenge to ensuring strategic sovereignty and independence.
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