Space Intel ReportPeter B de Selding

French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

A French parliamentary committee warned rising German and Italian space spending risks reshaping governance at the European Space Agency as France pursues renewal of the Paris headquarters. MPs said shifting national investments could influence programme allocation and industrial decision‑making among member states.

2026-01-14T12:46:40.520650-08:00
ReutersGianluca Lo Nostro

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran amid internet blackout

By Reuters: France is looking into sending Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to help citizens after Iranian authorities imposed a blackout of internet services in a bid to quell the country's most violent domestic unrest in decades.

2026-01-14T08:33:04.664576-08:00