The European Union (EU) is set to build one more pillar in its strategy for independence in space. The GovSatCom (governmental satellite communications) project is still in the offing. But the European Commission (EC) now has a firm footing, with EU programs in other key space sectors in full swing. GovSatCom also aligns with the recent acceleration in the construction of a European defense policy, as shown by the involvement of the European Defense Agency. European Space Agency (ESA) ...