European Militaries Expand Space Activities Amid Heightened Threats

SpaceX Falcon 9 on launchpad

Germany launched the final two satellites for a new-generation synthetic aperture radar constellation on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in December.

Credit: SpaceX
European defense leaders are taking their interest in space to a higher level and ramping up modernization efforts as they brace for potential conflict in the new operating domain. The UK is investing in Earth observation systems, Germany is deploying a new fleet of reconnaissance satellites, and...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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