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International Space Command Leaders Push for Greater Cooperation in the Space Domain

Mark Holmes

Friday, September 20th, 2024

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International Space Command Leaders Push for Greater Cooperation in the Space Domain

Leaders of international space commands at the Space Defense & Security Summit in Paris. Photo: Via Satellite

PARIS — International Space Command leaders are pushing for more cooperation in space as the domain becomes more contested. Speaking at the Space Defense and Security Summit this week here, Maj. Gen. Philippe Adam, Space Commander, French Space Command, hailed French efforts here, building up the French Space Command over the last five years. “The ambition is there. We definitely think we have a role to play to protect our space interests. Space is becoming more challenged. We need to protect…

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