Tag: EU

  • U.S. Ambassador Warns EU of Retaliation Over Satellite Spectrum Reservations

    U.S. Ambassador Warns EU of Retaliation Over Satellite Spectrum Reservations

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    The warning lands amid escalating transatlantic tensions over space infrastructure sovereignty. The dispute centers on a European Commission proposal to reserve dedicated portions of the 2 GHz band for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, a measure intended to safeguard European autonomy against dominant American commercial networks. Puzder’s comments, made to the Financial Times, coincided directly with a…

  • Norway Arctic Launch Sites Face EU Regulatory Delays

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    Will Arctic Launch Sites Transform European Space Access? Northern Norway’s Arctic spaceports face regulatory uncertainty as the European Commission delays its updated Arctic policy until autumn 2026. The infrastructure is ready – but the legal framework for commercial launches from polar latitudes remains undefined, potentially constraining Europe’s access to polar and sun-synchronous orbits that are…