New EU Commissioner Backs IRIS2, Launch Service Competition

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PLD Space unveiled plans for new heavy European launchers shortly before the new EU space commissioner shared his interest in launcher diversification.

Credit: PLD Space
The European Union’s first commissioner for defense and space wants closer alignment between the two activities, expressing backing for the IRIS 2 satellite communications program and Earth observation efforts to bolster the region’s security. He also signaled a willingness to shake up Europe’s...
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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