France Moves Ahead On New Spy Satellites

France orders military Earth observation satellites
Credit: CNES
France has formally placed the order for its next-generation military Earth observation satellites to provide enhanced Earth observation capability through the coming decade. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space will serve as co-prime contractors for the program run by the French defense acquisition...
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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