Andrius Kubilius, the EU Commissioner overseeing space affairs, has announced that in order to realize its satellite networking ambitions, the EU must seek out new launch sites beyond its borders. Projections indicate that by 2034, the number of EU rocket launches will surge sixfold, necessitating 62 orbital launches per year to sustain multiple space systems. Presently, the annual launch capacity of the Ariane 6 rocket, deployed by the European Space Agency at its primary launch site in French Guiana, stands at a mere 10 launches, with plans to elevate this to 14 in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the EU will be compelled to leverage launch sites in Norway, the UK, and Canada. The EU is currently aggressively expanding its launch capabilities, with potential sites encompassing Andøya Island in Norway, Scotland, among others. Portugal is also assessing the viability of establishing a launch site in the Azores, while Canada emerges as another promising partner.