Europe's space program plays catch-up with China and India

Lack of funds and unity stall progress, but region still leads in Earth observation

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The Horsehead Nebula captured by the Euclid telescope, designed and built by the European Space Agency to explore dark matter and dark energy. (Courtesy of European Space Agency via REUTERS)

CATHERINE DE BEAUREPAIRE, Nikkei staff writer

BRUSSELS -- Europe's intention to launch a return cargo mission to the International Space Station by 2028 puts it years behind China and India, with industry experts saying that unless there is greater political will and commitment of funds, its access to space in the future will be limited.

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