The EU is lagging in the space race compared to the US and China, despite having initiatives like Copernicus, Galileo, and GOVSATCOM. While these projects provide essential services, the EU is still behind in terms of speed and investment, with its alternative IRIS² not launching until 2029. The text questions whether the EU can compete effectively in this new era of space exploration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)