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European officials press for stronger autonomous space capabilities despite ongoing dependencies on foreign launch providers.
Officials say geopolitics require Europe to expand investments in space and security-focused programs.
Italy’s Cosmo-Skymed Second Generation satellites aim for full Italian control, with a third unit delayed for launch on non-European vehicles.
The third CSG satellite will launch on a Falcon 9, not Vega C, due to Vega C delays and prior launch failures.
Italy’s third CSG satellite’s launch contract shifts to the fourth unit, slated for early 2027.
Vega C has not yet launched a CSG satellite; the first CSG satellite flew on a Soyuz when Vega C was still operating in French Guiana.
Brussels and member states will decide on funding for space programs at the upcoming ministerial conference.
UK officials warn Europe’s share of the global space economy is shrinking, urging strategic shifts.
National budgets are rising for strategic space technologies in Italy as part of a broader European push for autonomy.

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Amazon loses its challenge and must comply with the DSA's strictest measures as a Very Large Online Platform.
The court said platforms with more than 45 million users may expose many to illegal content, justifying uniform obligations.
The General Court noted that the need for timely implementation supports DSA obligations despite higher costs.
Amazon intends to appeal to the EU Court of Justice after the ruling.
The ruling follows a prior decision that Zalando must follow the strictest EU platform rules as a VLOP.
Amazon argued that disclosure of its advertising methods would reveal trade secrets.
VLOP designation triggers more frequent reporting obligations and supervisory fees.
The EU views online platforms as potentially presenting systemic risks to society.
The court emphasized uniform treatment for all very large online platforms under the DSA.
The decision reiterates the importance of timely DSA implementation across platforms.

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OQ Technology demonstrated a live direct-to-device emergency broadcast from space to unmodified smartphones in Luxembourg.
The test used smartphones from Google, Samsung and Apple receiving alerts without internet or ground infrastructure.
OQ plans to expand to two-way direct-to-device texting and aims for a 100-satellite constellation within three years.
The demonstration underscores a European sovereign capability for space-based emergency communications.
The test occurred in a Luxembourg area with no terrestrial coverage to mimic disaster conditions.
OQ is already operating S-band for remote IoT connectivity in several countries and exploring upper C-band compatibility.
The move follows other D2D emergency efforts by US operators and AST SpaceMobile’s European regulatory steps.
The European initiative aims to bolster cyber resilience through space-based public safety communications.
OQ plans to expand satellites to improve coverage and enable broader device-to-device services, including voice.
The SpaceNews report frames the development within a broader industry context of sovereign, space-based emergency networks.

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