SPACE : EXEC WANTS TO BOOST EUROPEAN SPACE INDUSTRY.

The European Commission has unveiled its plans to support the EU's space industry. The aim is to boost competitiveness in a sector in which there is increasing pressure from emerging players, such as India and China. The 28 February Commission communication - which was postponed for a long time - notes that this will require, inter alia, further legislation than what is currently in place for space activities in the EU. Proposals should be expected in fields such as disseminating data provided by satellites, obligation for insurance...