What Happened
European Space Sector Gets Boost with Launch Tour
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius visited Italy as part of his Launch Tour, aimed at strengthening Europe’s capacity for reliable and competitive access to space. In Rome, he met with Italian ministers to discuss the future of European access to space, secure connectivity, and European governance. The Commissioner also visited key industrial facilities, including AVIO and Thales Alenia Space, to discuss industrial investment and competitiveness. The visit was part of the European Commission’s work on a future action plan for European access to space, as reported by Unknown Source.