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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?

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What happened

The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:07:08 UTC.

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