Europe can’t depend on Elon Musk’s SpaceX any longer: ‘We must act now,’ warns top investor
At the Italian Tech Week, investor Bernard Liautaud warned that Europe’s heavy reliance on Elon Musk’s SpaceX threatens its technological sovereignty and security. He urged governments to boost investment in domestic space and defence innovation to reduce dependence on US firms. With SpaceX and Blue Origin dominating, experts say Europe must act swiftly to secure its place in the global space race.
At the Italian Tech Week, investor Bernard Liautaud warned that Europe’s heavy reliance on Elon Musk’s SpaceX threatens its technological sovereignty and security. He urged governments to boost investment in domestic space and defence innovation to reduce dependence on US firms. With SpaceX and Blue Origin dominating, experts say Europe must act swiftly to secure its place in the global space race.
