https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-dependence-on-america-in-space-is-hard-to-escapeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-dependence-on-america-in-space-is-hard-to-escapehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-dependence-on-america-in-space-is-hard-to-escape#u154364Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:41:41 +0000Europe continues to face significant challenges in reducing its reliance on the United States for space technology, including satellite communications, rocket launches, military intelligence, and space security. To achieve true autonomy in rockets and satellites, European programs require more thrust and development. Meanwhile, United States assets and commercial systems such as Starlink and Starshield have proven crucial for defense operations, particularly for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict against Russia, while also highlighting critical gaps in European technological self-sufficiency.Why