A German startup successfully launched a 28-meter rocket into orbit from Norway, carrying five small satellites. The mission marks the first commercial orbital launch from continental European soil, advancing Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space launch capabilities. Germany's research ministry hailed the milestone as
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A European Parliament-commissioned report recommends a permanent partnership between the EU, Iceland, Norway and Greenland to enhance Arctic digital and energy security. The proposal covers maritime security, energy, transport and critical raw materials, with no requirement for EU membership. The 60-page study was completed before Iceland’s referendum
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Eight NATO allies launch the HALO satellite constellation initiative to integrate nationally owned military satellites into a networked system. The project, announced at the NATO summit in Ankara, aims to enhance military resilience, communications and missile tracking. Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey are involved. (DEFENSE
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