Across Europe, space agencies are expanding their strategies to blend science with security.

Countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom are investing in space satellites, defence, and launch capabilities to protect assets, boost competitiveness, and respond to emerging threats in orbit.

The emphasis on defence comes amid GPS jamming threats, new kinetic missiles, and dependence on foreign launch systems threaten to limit Europe’s space access. What are different European countries prioritising in space?

GERMANY

Germany unveiled its first national strategy for the future of space, with a focus on security.

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The new PLAN, unveiled in November, covers spaceflight projects, the expansion of satellite networks

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