European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Sweden/FAA agree on launch licensing coordination for Esrange as SSC frames “freedom of action” for Europe’s New Space era
Sweden’s space leadership has signed an agreement with the FAA to coordinate licensing for US rocket launches from Esrange Space Center, tightening cross-border launch governance at a key Nordic range. The move aligns with Swedish messaging that Europe needs greater independent capability as the satellite “race” accelerates.
