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Andrew Jones

How Trump's tariffs could shake up the global space industry

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launches on its second-ever mission, sending the CSO-3 satellite aloft from French Guiana on March 6, 2025.

U.S. tariffs imposed against dozens of countries have sent markets spiraling and brought uncertainty to the global economy. How could these moves impact the space sector as the world reacts?

Space companies of all sizes are assessing changes and planning how to respond. Impacts will not be limited to rising costs, but also potentially include disrupted supply chains and delayed decision making. This affects agencies like NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), major firms like SpaceX, Boeing and Airbus, and smaller commercial space companies globally.

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