Global public investment in space reached €106 billion in 2023, an 11% increase from 2022. Europe contributed €11.9 billion, a modest rise. Defence spending surpassed civil budgets for the first time since the 1990s, projected to grow faster. The US leads with 64% of global investment, followed by China at 12%. Luxembourg is Europe's top investor at 0.135% of GDP. Private investment declined by 32%, while orbital launches increased by 18%, with the US leading in successful launches. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)