dissolving relations with Russia, china increasing space capabilities, and few if any western friendly country capable of preserving western allies space intere

dissolving relations with Russia, china increasing space capabilities, and few if any western friendly country capable of preserving western allies space interests means US investment and ramp up. the only other capable space program to fill the void and protect western allies interests is the EU, except they are farther behind and are showing no interest, and instead are insistent that there is little need and that china and Russia will never even dream of restricting access or hindering space activities.