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Franco-German NewSpace urges Brussels to buy launch services instead of adding rules

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In a joint declaration ahead of the Paris summit, German and French NewSpace companies are urging the European Commission to become a customer for commercial launch services rather than impose additional regulation. The appeal reflects industry efforts to secure demand and strengthen Europe’s emerging private space sector.

Discovered 2026-09-04T03:33:45.107957-07:00 | 2026-09-04T03:33:45.107957-07:00

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  • The declaration frames public procurement—not additional rulemaking—as the immediate support NewSpace companies want from Brussels.
  • Buying commercial launch services could help create demand for Europe’s emerging private space sector and influence the region’s launch-market competitiveness.
  • The appeal, delivered ahead of the Paris summit, signals a coordinated Franco-German push to shape the European Commission’s approach to commercial space.

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