Las nuevas capacidades estratégicas para la Unión Europea proporcionadas por el sector espacial. Especial referencia a las PNT

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Over the past two decades, the European Union and the European Space Agency have enhanced European space programs, instituting ambitious systems that endow Europe with strategic capabilities. With a revised space policy on the horizon, there is an anticipated surge in investment and the unveiling of fresh programs, which aspire to fortify Europe’s foothold in this competitive domain and enhance its independence. Considering the profound economic implications of this sector, notably concerning satellite systems and the internet, it is imperative to grasp the potential of the European space industry and its ramifications for Security and Defense. Collaborative efforts across European nations have culminated in invaluable insights from shared aerospace endeavors. The current research elucidates European advancements in space strategy and its pertinence to the Spanish aerospace industry, with an emphasis on the strategic capacities of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).