https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-space-command/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 04 May 2026 10:35:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-space-command/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-what-the-allied-space-commanders-did-not-say-in-colorado-springs/ Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73509 The "Burden Sharing & Shifting in Space" panel at Colorado Springs gathered five military space leaders from France, Germany, Norway, the UK and the US for a candid, professional conversation – about everything except the topic dominating every other room of the Broadmoor. No one said "Moon". No one said "Article II". No one mentioned EO 14369. SpaceWatch.Global Publisher Torsten Kriening on what the allied commanders said, what they did not, and why the framing was the political act.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/loft-selected-as-a-prime-contractor-for-frances-first-space-based-radar-imaging-program/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70620 Loft has been selected by the French Space Agency and the Directorate General of Armaments to lead a consortium for the development and operation of the DESIR program (Sovereign Radar Imaging Elements Demonstration). The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based radar imaging (SAR) capability and represents a major milestone in the development of a national radar imaging value chain, a critical technology for the armed forces and for France’s strategic autonomy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/astroscale-france-opens-toulouse-office-towards-french-and-european-space-sovereignty/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65968 Astroscale France has officially opened its new headquarters and advanced R&D lab in Toulouse, strengthening its commitment to domestic innovation and Europe's sovereignty in space. Since its formation two years ago, the subsidiary has established itself as a critical player in Europe’s space sustainability ecosystem.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/space-cafe-radio-pssi-2024-special-ep-01-addressing-the-threat-landscape-to-secure-space-stability/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56876 In this episode of the PSSI-SpaceWatch.Global mini-series host Torsten Kriening speaks with Major General Philippe Adam, the Commander of the French Space Command, about the shifting landscape of space security, particularly in light of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. They discuss the new sense of urgency in addressing space threats, the role of European nations in maintaining stability and sustainability in space, and the need for coordinated defence solutions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/space-cafe-radio-pssis-space-security-series-ep-4-with-michel-friedling/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44495 In this fourth episode SpaceWatch.Global CEO and Publisher, Torsten Kriening talked with Major General Michel Friedling, Commander of the French Space Command about the French Space Defence Strategy and Goals for a European Space Command.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/nato-installs-space-excellence-centre-in-toulouse/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30687&preview=true&preview_id=30687 NATO has selected Toulouse for its new centre of excellence dedicated to space, the French government said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/spacewatchgl-oped-a-new-french-space-command/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16496 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and ORF, we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. This is “A new French Space Command”, originally published Oct 5, 2019 in the ORF Space Alert, Vol VII, Issue 4.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/cnes-supports-french-armed-forces-in-implementing-military-space-strategy/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16018 From 11 to 13 September 2019, the Centre national d'etudes spatiales (CNES) was at the 17th edition of the Defence Summer School, hosted by the French Air Force.]]>