French Pres. Macron calls for bolder European space policy, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.
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“There is no full power or autonomy without managing space,” Macron said. “Without you can’t conquer new frontiers or even control your own.” Macron said Europe needs to consider whether it wants to pursue that path, and if so, what the goal should be. One option would be to follow the United States in aiming for Mars, while another would be to focus on a replacement for the aging International Space Station.
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