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U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX's Orbit

Original: U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. allies are racing to reduce their reliance on SpaceX, seeking alternatives to Elon Musk's dominant rocket and satellite services. Governments in Europe and elsewhere are reportedly accelerating efforts to build independent launch and satellite capabilities amid concerns over dependence on a single American company.

Why now: Fears over strategic dependence on Musk's SpaceX have intensified, prompting allied governments to pursue sovereign space capabilities.

SpaceXElon MuskUnited StatesEuropean UnionWall Street Journal

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