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In a quieter corner of the globe, engineers in Normandy, France, are engaged in the development of a reusable rocket through a subsidiary of the Ariane group. Their goal is to launch Europe’s first partially reusable rocket by 2026, targeting the small commercial satellite market. However, as it stands, SpaceX's dominion remains unparalleled, and the aspiration to bridge the gap is still lofty.

While Europe aims to catch up, SpaceX not only affirms its lead in the space race but actively defines its parameters, establishing foundational standards for the future of orbital and beyond-space exploration.