Generation Space The Role of SpaceTech in Solving Europe’s Security Dilemma
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May 19, 2025 
Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Space; James Bruegger, their Chief Investment Officer and author of a key white paper; and Marco Fuchs, CEO of OHB, engage in a compelling discussion on Europe’s urgent security challenges. They stress the need for sovereign space capabilities amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Key topics include the dual-use potential of SpaceTech and its critical integration with AI in modern warfare. The trio also advocates for reforming Europe's defense funding and procurement processes to better meet contemporary threats.
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Europe's Defense Reliance Unsustainable
- Europe's historic reliance on the US for defense is unsustainable due to shifting geopolitics and US policy changes.
- Europe must define its own security role and reduce dependence on American military support.
Dual-Use Nature of Space Tech
- Space technology is inherently dual-use, serving both commercial and military needs without modification.
- It underpins vital military functions like surveillance, communication, navigation, and space situational awareness.
SpaceTech in Ukraine Conflict
- On the day of the Ukraine invasion, Russia hacked Viasat commercial satcoms, disrupting Ukrainian military communications.
- SpaceX's Starlink and commercial satellites have played a pivotal role supporting Ukraine's defense.