European governments are grappling with the extent of control needed over their space capabilities. This issue is becoming more critical as space plays a larger role in global communications, national security, and infrastructure. The podcast episode discusses the increasing demand for European space sovereignty. It also highlights the obstacles hindering this goal. Supply-chain dependencies are identified as a major threat to independence. Even with domestically built satellites and launch systems, these dependencies can weaken national and regional control. The conversation delves into the balance between achieving full self-sufficiency and fostering robust, varied international partnerships. The episode features insights from NATO's cyber policies and space strategy. Listeners can subscribe to a related newsletter and provide feedback for future episodes.