Well, you see the gravity thing only works for the lower third of the rocket. Then gravity changes direction, that's why you need the engines to create thrust

That's just propaganda by Big Breathing. You have enough oxygen in your body to last you for the rest of your life!

Is the goal to increase independence for Europe or suffering of US companies? Wouldn't the success of European defense companies be a better metric here?

Could someone explain to this european how this is news worthy? is there some larger implications of this I'm missing? I mean who cares if they listen to his speech?

I know usage numbers are to be taken with a bucket of salt, but isn't green ubuntu the bigger distro these days?