Europe's Space Race: Project Bromo on Hold

Europe's ambitious Project Bromo, intended to create a flagship satellite manufacturing company, is experiencing setbacks. The delay stems from ongoing disputes about costs, competition, and participant involvement.

The initiative, which involves major players like Airbus, Italy's Leonardo, and France's Thales, is struggling against the backdrop of competitive pressure from China and Elon Musk's Starlink.

Despite French calls for expediency, these unresolved issues continue to hinder progress toward establishing a united European space company capable of taking on global competitors.

(With inputs from agencies.)